Lubing a top link?

   / Lubing a top link? #11  
I've never lubed the top links on any of my tractors. When they get stiff, I take them apart and hit em' with Kroil.
 
   / Lubing a top link? #13  
My manual top link - on my first tractor - had a single zerk - right in the center. Gave it a couple squirts every year. Otherwise - I was twisting it in/out often. It stayed reasonably clean.

New tractor has a hydraulic top link. No greasing on it.
 
   / Lubing a top link? #17  
When I service a tractor one thing I do is to adjust my top link about 10 turns each direction and I might add a little lubrication. I have many more tractors than I need. Some of which get very little use.
 
   / Lubing a top link? #18  
Minor question; minor issue. But one I face anew. I bent the top link that came with my tractor so got a new beefy one from Heavy Hitch.

My old one had a zerk fitting in the middle of the tube. So you keep some grease in there to help lubricate the threads as the top link's ends are screwed in an out for adjustments. But the new one doesn't have a zerk.

What, if anything, should I use on the threads? I've got grease, but of course it'll gum up with dirt, though that hasn't caused a problem in the past. I have white lithium grease, dry graphite spray, Fluid Film, another penetrant, and Boeshield . . .
Instead of adding a $1 zerk, spend $$$$ and get 2 or more Remote Rears.

:)
 
 

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