Johnny Joints Initial Greasing

[UND_Sioux]

I just picked up some new control arms from Savvy with Johnny Joints. Would you advise taking them apart, greasing them, and putting them back together; or just going with the grease as they come?

My last set (different time) we’re just bolted on and started squeaking within 18 months. I did not grease them. I just installed them how they came out of the box. Thanks.

 

[mvigo]

I ran mine right from box, but, I do have to grease them every few years or so...squeaking after 18 months might be normal for where you off -road...

 

[jazngab]

I took them apart and greased them as recommended by mrblaine before installing

 

[sab]

I took them apart and greased them as recommended by mrblaine before installing

Ditto. And they didn't have much grease from the factory.

 

[UND_Sioux]

OK. I have the Blaine recommended grease, so I'll do that. Thanks.

 

[LONGJP2]

Even though I've cleaned and greased my joints a few times (without issue), I just recently viewed some instructions. It says to grease the inside of the housing. I've never done this since I assumed the bushing doesn't rotate within the housing.
Is it supposed to rotate around the ball; or within the housing? Or both?
Any thoughts?

 

[Feralkid]

Even though I've cleaned and greased my joints a few times (without issue), I just recently viewed some instructions. It says to grease the inside of the housing. I've never done this since I assumed the bushing doesn't rotate within the housing.
Is it supposed to rotate around the ball; or within the housing? Or both?
Any thoughts?

May aid in assembly/disasssembly.

 

[LONGJP2]

Oh well.
Guess I'll start doing it next time they're due.