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Jan 03, 2017

Who is schooled in "Grease"? (Need some tough stuff)

Gents,
I'm always on the lookout for a good grease. I've bought and used them all from auto parts stores, Walmart, and other NORMAL outlets for that kind of stuff. But, so far, all the ones I've used are to me, barely acceptable in certain applications. For the normal ball joints, tie-rod ends, drive shaft u-joints, and a few dozen other applications, most of the regularly supplied greases found in the places mentioned above, will suffice.

There are times when I need something considerably stronger and will withstand compression and "sqeeze-out" much better than the normal ones. Now please don't ask why I need such a strong grease and where I plan on using it. That doesn't matter. I need it, and that's all that matters. I know there's got to be a mil-spec or industrial strength grease out there that is attainable from us laymen.

So, who's got some "inside" info on a very special grease out there?
Scott

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  • Slightly off-topic, but this reminds me of a conversation I had with a fellow RVer recently. He told me he had to replace the stabilizers on his new RV because they'd seized up. The owner's manual cautioned they should not be greased though. So he called the factory and they told him he should have followed want the manual said, which he'd done and so indicated. They checked the manual then came back and told him, "Oh, the manual should have stated to use dry lube on the stabilizers, not grease."
  • Spline grease. It'and extremely gooey and designed to never be serviced again. Not for use on suspension parts but is designed to be used during the assembly of heavy equipment splines that are not accessible for service. Truly amazing stuff.
    Available at NAPA for about $25 a tube.
  • What you want is EP2. Most greases are EP1 rated, and that is generally sufficient for 99% of normal folks. The other heavy industrial users need/use EP2. Any oil jobber will sell it to you.
  • Yes...EP grease, as stated above.

    "The term “EP” refers to extreme pressure, which means the grease is formulated with additives that increase its load carrying capacity.  EP greases are capable of withstanding conditions under which ordinary grease may not provide sufficient performance: heavy applied loads, shock loads, high loads coupled with higher speeds, and vibration.  EP grease is needed for many applications of heavy-duty construction equipment, automotive wheel bearings, mining machines, industrial machines operating under high loads, etc".

    If you can't sleep some night check out the National grease & lube institute. Interesting how they grade and classify.

    I used to special order and buy "Ford racing high temp" till I realized that if I have a bearing getting that hot, something else is wrong. Now using Walmart "marine" grease (Sta lube) that exceeds my axle manufacture (Dexter) specs. Can get it anywhere, so I don't worry about mixing greases if I need it on the road.

    I hope you get lots of reply's...always interesting to see what people think.
  • We had it at the power plant but it came in 15 gallon drums. It was EP (extreme pressure. But look what I found on Amazon. EP Grease

    They have more, type grease extreme pressure in the search bar.

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