[DeTomaso] Rear Bushings and Shafts

[Charles McCall]

When I researched the subject a couple years back I found that the vendors
offer two solutions. One is just what you suggest - the zerks fit in the
ends of the shafts and grease squeezes out along the shaft. The other has
you install the zerks in the upright. 

My conclusion at the time was that there was not consensus, or at least
demonstrated benefit to either one system or the other. I have not heard
firsthand of anyone's shaft breaking. (down Larry). 

I have heard of NUMEROUS people (myself included) who have had problems due
to NOT installing the zerks and keeping them lubricated. 

Charles McCall
1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
"Raising Pantera Awareness Across Europe"
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-----Mensaje original-----
De: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] En
nombre de Art Stephens
Enviado el: martes, 10 de noviembre de 2009 19:26
Para: Thomas Borcich; Pantera REALBIG forum
Asunto: Re: [DeTomaso] Rear Bushings and Shafts

Tom,
I would consider replacing or modifying the lower shaft to include zerk 
fittings to keep the shaft greased.  Question for the group,  drilling a 
hole in the shaft for the zerk fittings must weaken the shaft?  Have any of 
the shafts ever broken,  either drilled or not drilled?

Art




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Borcich" <tborcich at msn.com>
To: "Pantera REALBIG forum" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:57 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Rear Bushings and Shafts


>
> I'm replacing my lower rear A-arm bushings and am wondering if I need to 
> do anything to the lower upright shaft and bushings/bearings that connect 
> the upright and A-arm? They move smoothly...but I'm sure they are 
> original. For some wierd reason the upper bushings have been replaced, but

> the lowers were ignored?
>
> While my rear suspension is off, should any attention be paid to the 
> upright and should I replace the axle bearings...only 27,000 miles but I 
> assume they are original bearings.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tom
>
>
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