Please help select the best grease for ball joints

[Rafael55]

I have all new ball joints on my 02 tundra 4x4. I need to know what is the best grease and how often must I apply it. All 4 ball joints have grease fittings. I drive 20 mi. a week off road, and about 80 mi. hwy and city.

Thanks.

 

[Dakota1820]

we always used walmart brand marine grease seemed to work very well...

 

[INDYMAC]

What grease did the manufacturer/installer use?

 

[Gabe]

I was reading about this a couple of days ago. My understanding is that the viscosity of the base oil protects against shock loading. So, Valvoline Durablend has a ISO grade of 125 where Mobil 1 has 220. Mobil 1 is the better choice for shock loads.

The grease I bought was Chevron Ultra Duty EP with an ISO grade of 460. My local distributor was able to get me a case (10 tubes) for $40 or 4 cases for $110. I figured it was a good deal since I already had spent the $400 on suspension and steering components.

http://www.alexisoil.com/sites/default/files/chevron-ultra-duty-greases-ep-nlgi-0-1-2-pds_5.pdf

 

[Rafael55]

Thanks.

 

[Rafael55]

Originally Posted By: INDYMAC
What grease did the manufacturer/installer use?


I will check with the dealer.

 

[Rafael55]

Would a grease that contains molly be good for long life of the ball joints?

 

[Gabe]

Originally Posted By: Rafael55
Would a grease that contains molly be good for long life of the ball joints?


Yea. Any grease should contain extreme pressure additives.

Since you have already have some grease in there, you will have to check the compatibility of a new grease.

http://www.mobilindustrial.com/IND/English/Files/tt-grease-compatibility.pdf

 

[Tempest]

I like CAT Desert Gold for desert conditions. Amsoil Offroad would also be a good choice.

 

[Trav]

Schaeffers 238 Is perfect for your conditions. You wont find anything better.

http://www.merchant-automotive.com/schaeffers238grease.aspx

 

[bmwtechguy]

I use the Schaeffers 274 and have used greengrease when out of the Schaeffers. I find both of those to be excellent as well. I used Amsoil moly grease in the past for chassis lube, but that product has been replaced and I have not tried the newer stuff yet since very pleased with the Schaeffers for several years now.

 

[vssjim]

The Chevron product you have will be fine another Chevron product that works very well is DeloEP #2 also.

 

[Fastr1]

Amsoil polymeric #2

 

[tdi-rick]

Originally Posted By: Tempest
I like CAT Desert Gold for desert conditions.
[snip]


My current choice too.

5% MoS2 for excellent EP resistance and the thickener is a calcium sulfonate complex to resist water and rust better than probably any other soap base.

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: Fastr1
Amsoil polymeric #2


This is what mine are getting (as well as the tie rod ends) as soon as I change my wheels/tires over for the early arriving winter season.

I may even try their Polymeric Off-Road stuff in the late spring/summer.

 

[buck91]

Uhg... So many choices. Running Lucas Red Tacky right now and will likely replace with either Valvoline Ford blend, full synthetic or simply mobile1. Any way I'm going wrong with that plan?

 

[bigmike]

Valvoline Synpower is all I use on my truck.

http://www.valvoline.com/products/brands/synpower/grease/63