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Closed Steering Knuckle Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by nhjeep, May 10, 2008.

  1. May 10, 2008
    nhjeep

    nhjeep NH Jeep

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    I have just torn apart the front knuckles on my 1969 CJ5 and I have installed new seals. My question is 140W gear oil ok to use. I have picked some Lubriplate SPO-277 and its straight 140W. Anyone use this, just wondering if its thick enough.
    Thanks
     
    nhjeep, May 10, 2008
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  2. May 10, 2008
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I used a mixture of 140 wt and grease. Do a search on "knuckle pudding".
     
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  3. May 10, 2008
    Brian P

    Brian P Member

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    I use straight 140 wt in mine and have no issues. Works fine for me.
     
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  4. May 10, 2008
    nhjeep

    nhjeep NH Jeep

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    I search the forum before I posted this thread and found some info. NOVAK said to use 140W. Just wanted to see if anyone had used Lubriplate or straight 140W thanks.
     
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  5. May 11, 2008
    Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

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    :lurk:
     
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  6. May 11, 2008
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    85w140 here.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    R) Here we go again...

    :lurk:
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    LOL!
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    mmm-mmm-good
    knuckle pudding
    it's what's for breakfast
     
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  10. May 11, 2008
    Homebrew2

    Homebrew2 Member

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    Straight "heavy duty wheel bearing grease, Sta-Lube #3131" here, packed with my pinky :)
     
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  11. May 11, 2008
    Txjake

    Txjake I wrenched with Sparky

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    Bentonnite mix, ala Jayhawkclint
     
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