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Knuckle Oil

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by coonassjohn, Sep 28, 2018.

  1. coonassjohn

    coonassjohn New Member

    Hello to all. Just joined and I'll try not to a pain in the a##.

    I am rebuilding a 1969 cj5 with the v6 engine. I am currently rebuilding the steering knuckles and would like opinions on Lucas hub oil or corn grease. I have done a lot of searches on the products, but would like the opinions of members who may have used it.

    Thanks, CAJ
     
    coonassjohn, Sep 28, 2018
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    You will find a lot of us use Cornhead grease.

    Knuckle Pudding is a great search key word.
     
    Focker, Sep 28, 2018
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  3. jeepo

    jeepo Member

    Cornhead grease works good; Temperatures reach out here 118*-120* summer, winters are not that cold maybe 1 or 2 days of 34*-39*..
     
    jeepo, Nov 15, 2018
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  4. Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

    Hey man, Kings Bay I assume? Damn bubbleheads.. Haha.. Anyway, my preference is Knuckle puddin'..
     
    Jeepenstein, Nov 15, 2018
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  5. 70cj5134f

    70cj5134f Member

    Guess What Desert I'm Cooking??? _______ Pudding!

    Search this.
     
    70cj5134f, Nov 16, 2018
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  6. TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

    Welcome to the forum. A good helping of knuckle pudding is a great way to start!
     
    TIm E, Nov 16, 2018
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  7. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    That will be a dry and dusty meal!
     
    timgr, Nov 16, 2018
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  8. Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated

    Here's what Novak says:

    Guess I will make my own too. Sounds like fun. Will have to track down some SAE 140 gear lube, and it will be two birds/one stone as that is what is specified for my vintage Troy-Bilt tiller.

    The Novak Guide to Jeep Closed-Steering Knuckle Repair
     
    Hellion, Nov 16, 2018
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  9. Hellion

    Hellion Regurgitated

    Hellion, Nov 16, 2018
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  10. Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

    Says it is lithium based, so may be more compatible with other lubes.
    Corn head is urea based and apparently doesn't play well with other lubes.
     
    Bowbender, Nov 16, 2018
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