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Drew.... I need you to lube me!

Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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I purchased a grease gun, synthetic grease and a grease needle. I then got under the truck to grease the front drive . I can see the point to lube, but when I try to push the needle in, the damn thing just bends.

So, I know have to go and get the part you specified in an earlier post. My question is does the grease fitting get pushed in to lube on the bearing? Or am I doing something wrong?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I remember Rich(cumminalong) said something about it makes it easier if there is a 45 degree bend in the needle to acess the grease point.

if the little ball that is in there moves in just a little you should be able to get grease to the fitting, and when you see it start to ooze out the other side youve got enough in it.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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once again im so glad i found this website...ever since ive had this truck i could not find that grease fitting.its got 30k miles on it......oh man
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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once again im so glad i found this website...ever since ive had this truck i could not find that grease fitting.its got 30k miles on it......oh man
were here to help
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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once again im so glad i found this website...ever since ive had this truck i could not find that grease fitting.its got 30k miles on it......oh man
not all vehicles came with grease fittin from the factory. they have to be installed.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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on the front drive shaft all 05's did.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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I can cofirm what Drew said all 2005 3500/2500 Rams that I have seen have this grease fittings as well as my own 2005 3500 Laraimie.

 
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