Squeeky steering

Gillico1 · 05-18-2015, 12:46 PM

2001 EZGO Series TXT. Upgraded to 4ga, hd f/r contactor, 500 amp solenoid and 48v. Stock tires. Does 18mph sound about correct? I really want to hit 25mph. Don't want to pull over for neighborhood traffic Planning on disc brakes, 22 inch tires with 4 inch lift. May need a pq bandit?

Anyway my main question is how do I lubricate the steering components?? It's quite squeeky. Thanks in advance!

Gillico1 · 05-18-2015, 12:55 PM

That's 500 amp controller

Gillico1 · 05-19-2015, 04:40 AM

Okay I'll answer my own question. Looks like it's the ball joints and there are 3 zerk fittings to lube. Hopefully that solves the loud squeaks and creaks when turning the wheel.

TrickCart · 05-19-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gillico1

Okay I'll answer my own question. Looks like it's the ball joints and there are 3 zerk fittings to lube. Hopefully that solves the loud squeaks and creaks when turning the wheel.

The KingPins on mine were rusty and no longer had any sort of lubrication. I disassembled everything and greased with High Temp Bearing grease. Every thing is silent now and smooth as butter to turn!

Gillico1 · 05-19-2015, 06:50 PM

Thanks tc. It was in fact the ball joints. Dry as a bone. Hubs are a little creaky but gonna put all new hubs soon. Had to learn how to remove a grease gun from fitting. Angle and twist.

cgtech · 05-19-2015, 08:18 PM

Aw crap! Now i have to drive around with this grease gun tied to my bumper!

Gillico1 · 05-19-2015, 08:59 PM

Sweating bullets. Thought I broke my harbor fright grease gun hitting it with a hammer holding with wrench. Then buddy showed me just twist the fitting and opens up.

HiTechRedNeck · 05-20-2015, 06:09 PM

Try greasing splines then tightening the "crap" out of castle nut.

85ft. lbs -- unofficially higher torque is ok.

05-18-2015, 12:46 PM	#1
Gillico1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 24	Squeeky steering 2001 EZGO Series TXT. Upgraded to 4ga, hd f/r contactor, 500 amp solenoid and 48v. Stock tires. Does 18mph sound about correct? I really want to hit 25mph. Don't want to pull over for neighborhood traffic Planning on disc brakes, 22 inch tires with 4 inch lift. May need a pq bandit? Anyway my main question is how do I lubricate the steering components?? It's quite squeeky. Thanks in advance!

05-19-2015, 08:18 PM	#6
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Squeeky steering Aw crap! Now i have to drive around with this grease gun tied to my bumper!

05-20-2015, 06:09 PM	#8
HiTechRedNeck Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Duncan Corners Posts: 905	Re: Squeeky steering Try greasing splines then tightening the "crap" out of castle nut. 85ft. lbs -- unofficially higher torque is ok.

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05-18-2015, 12:55 PM	#2
Gillico1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 24	That's 500 amp controller

05-19-2015, 04:40 AM	#3
Gillico1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 24	Okay I'll answer my own question. Looks like it's the ball joints and there are 3 zerk fittings to lube. Hopefully that solves the loud squeaks and creaks when turning the wheel.

05-19-2015, 06:50 PM	#5
Gillico1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 24	Thanks tc. It was in fact the ball joints. Dry as a bone. Hubs are a little creaky but gonna put all new hubs soon. Had to learn how to remove a grease gun from fitting. Angle and twist.

05-19-2015, 08:59 PM	#7
Gillico1 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 24	Sweating bullets. Thought I broke my harbor fright grease gun hitting it with a hammer holding with wrench. Then buddy showed me just twist the fitting and opens up.