Do you think it makes a difference when greasing the front-end ( UBJ, LBJ, ITR, OTR, pitman arm, idler arms) whether the tires are off the ground or not?
You will be able to feel if the grease port is covered, but that's why your grease gun spits out several thousand psi. You should be able to push open the clearance, just don't over do it.
The odd time I have the loader on my tractor off the ground when greasing the pins and you can see the loader lifted minutely on some pins.
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Depends on which direction the ball joints are loaded, and where the grease insertion is.
(Also depends on how the front of the car is lifted)
Exactly. I found in certain vehicles over the years that there was a fitting or two that were difficult to grease if there was a load on the front end. I was also taught it was best to have the wheels off the ground for a grease job, so I continue to do so.