Correct Grease for Zerk Fittings?

[Plumber1]

Can I use a standard grease for Currie Johnny Joints or is there something special I should use ? For that matter what is a good quality grease I should use for all my zerk fittings ? It has been awhile and since I can't find my grease gun I will be picking up a new one and new grease.

 

[ImpactOrange]

I've been using Redline CV-2 for my JJ's. Been working well and doesn't leak out of the grease gun.

 

[Sundowner]

Look ye here.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/is-it-ok-to-switch-these-greases.21928/post-355195

 

[K0LCB]

Try not to mix a lithium grease with a high sulphur grease. They are not compatible

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I've been using Redline CV-2 for my JJ's. Been working well and doesn't leak out of the grease gun.

That's the right stuff right there.

 

[Plumber1]

I've been using Redline CV-2 for my JJ's. Been working well and doesn't leak out of the grease gun.

Can i use it everywhere or just for the JJ's ?

 

[Chris]

I've been using Redline CV-2 for my JJ's. Been working well and doesn't leak out of the grease gun.

This is what I've always been using as well.

 

[ImpactOrange]

Can i use it everywhere or just for the JJ's ?

I use it for everything on the TJ. Suspension, steering, ball joints, and drive shafts.

 

[Plumber1]

Is there any issue mixing it whats is currently in the Suspension, steering, ball joints, and drive shafts, etc ?

 

[Plumber1]

While on this topic how often does everyone grease there fittings ? yearly, quarterly or just whenever

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Is there any issue mixing it whats is currently in the Suspension, steering, ball joints, and drive shafts, etc ?

Keep pumping until the new grease starts showing up indicating the old grease has been flushed out.

 

[Plumber1]

Keep pumping until the new grease starts showing up indicating the old grease has been flushed out.

I was thinking that, but I thought some things you can over grease

 

[astjp2]

I was thinking that, but I thought some things you can over grease

You can over grease some things, but those are typically motor bearings and other high speed applications, usually not a issue for tie rods and such. You just have to be careful that you dont blow out a tie rod or ball joint rubber boot.

 

[Thunderhead]

You can over grease some things, but those are typically motor bearings and other high speed applications, usually not a issue for tie rods and such. You just have to be careful that you dont blow out a tie rod or ball joint rubber boot.

I was over zealous and blew out 2 rubber boots. Then I did the ZJ upgrade and replaced the boots.. Easy does it. The important part is to do it on a regular schedule

 

[Goatman]

Many boots are more like cups. Excess grease is allowed to come out of the larger side. Many boots are sealed. If you pump too much you blow out the boot. The first type are normally a harder almost plastic boot. The second are normally very soft and rubbery.