Any luck with “narrow” grease gun fittings?

[any4xx]

Hey Folks; new first-world problem here…

‘95 K1500. I recently replaced the rear aluminum driveshaft U-Joints with new ones that have grease zerks. After doing so I did a full chassis grease job. I was disappointed to discover that no matter how oriented I cannot get the fitting on my grease gun to reach the zerk in my rear U-Joint. I ended up removing the saddle straps then clamping the caps in place so I could grease them off the truck without blowing the differential side caps off.

I’ve found a few grease gun ends that are advertised as being narrow but they’re pretty expensive. I’m all up for buying one IF they work for this application. But I don’t want to drop the $$$ if they still won’t reach.

So what say the masses? Certainly having to unbolt the driveshaft occasionally isn’t a world ending problem but if anyone here has had success with one of the narrow gun ends I’d rather just go that route.

Thank you in advance for any help.

 

[Caman96]

Recessed fitting adapter

A rigid, narrow 3.5” extension for your grease coupler. Easily reaches Zerk fittings in recessed or confined areas Tip has a concave cup shape to give some flexibility when positioning on the top of the Zerk fitting Quick-connect locks into any grease coupler. When used with a LockNLube Grease...

locknlube.com

 

[df2x4]

I think I'd be more inclined to replace the U-joints with standard non-greaseable units. From what I've read they're stronger than the greaseable type anyway.

 

[Caman96]

This kinda sums up how I feel.

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Greaseable vs non-greaseable joints, which is better?

In the past few years, this has been become quite a hot topic for debate. I'll get to the bottom line first, then explain the basis for my opinion. Bottom line on strength: The non-greaseable joint is slightly stronger than a greaseable joint. The exact number, how much stronger, is unknown and...

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[Caman96]

But you gotta grease! Spicer recommends every 3000. I try at least every 6-8k. How the hell do I get out of this stupid Font? I tried the icons above.

 

[Supercharged111]

I got one of the two zerks with that fitting. Non greasable are forged, greasable are not.

 

[df2x4]

How the hell do I get out of this stupid Font? I tried the icons above.

Looks like you accidentally clicked the italic button, AKA the crooked letter "I" button.

 

[Caman96]

If I had a 600hp motor I’d probably go greaseless too. Most of us don’t need to be concerned imo. For me, I really just like the idea of new fresh grease, definitely easier not having to grease them.

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[PlayingWithTBI]

I haven't greased mine in 21 years

 

[Supercharged111]

I haven't greased mine in 21 years

That's because you don't have any moisture intrusion causing you headaches. I bet your wheel bearings last forever too.