Hi Mark,
FWIW, the original equipment tie-rod ends on my TR250 do not have zerks.
(I'm the original owner). My replacement ones do not have zerks either.
I think TRF tie-rod ends come with zerks -- could be wrong on that.
The original equipment ball joints have zerks and so do my replacements
Don Malling
Mark Bullard wrote:
> Aloha all,
>
> Thanks to all who responded! There were quite a few of you.
>
> Many of you responded that Moss and TRF still supply the ball joints with the
> zerks on them, others responded that some of the new ones come sealed and
> pre-greased. Others still responded that they've tapped the sealed ones and
> put in the zerks and others have suggested that this is not recommended.
>
> I'm a little confused as to which route I need to go on this. I'm assuming
> that I have the later and have sent an email to Rimmer to confirm and will ask
> their advise about installing the zerks and will let you all know what they
> say.
>
> On the tie-rod ends, I hear the more expensive ones come with the zerks and
> the cheaper do not. I've also heard that the sealed ones have been fine for
> many years on street cars so I don't think I will worry about these.
>
> Thanks again everyone.
>
> Mark
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