1992 F-150 U-Joint and wheel bearing replacement

[DoubleJ]

OK, I just greased up the u-joints with the grease gun and it didn't do anything so, they need replaced.  Since I have the grease gun out, is there anywhere else on the truck that could use a pump or two?

[sebek556]

any grease fitting you can find under it  look around the front end, there are a few up there

[Heredoggydoggy]

By the time it sounds like something like U-joints need grease, it's too late.  Replace them and you won't have to worry about them for a long time.  Don't know about the 150, but most everything on my '91 Ranger was "lubed for life".  Never could figure out if they meant my life or the truck's life. 

[DoubleJ]

any grease fitting you can find under it  look around the front end, there are a few up there

I knew there'd be more.  Was hoping for specifics

[DoubleJ]

By the time it sounds like something like U-joints need grease, it's too late.  Replace them and you won't have to worry about them for a long time.  Don't know about the 150, but most everything on my '91 Ranger was "lubed for life".  Never could figure out if they meant my life or the truck's life. 

Yea, inheriting a great truck that was abused is rough.  I know what this truck could have been and what it is.  I'm trying to keep it going as best as I can.

[sebek556]

well darn it now my brain has to work.. look around your control arms, ball joints, front drive shaft if 4x4, control arm. umm sorry trying to recall where they all are from memory

[DoubleJ]

2 wheel drive

[sebek556]

ok front ball joints, upper control arms, easiest way jack it up and pull the tire, then look at the arms coming down from the frame, there is a ball joint right where they attach at the hub, should be a grease point there, and one in the same spot on the lower control arms.

[6x6in6]

la la la la la la believe what Woodchuck said to the letter la la la la la la
 

[Kowsrule30]

Tierod ends and wherever there is a zert fitting..... If you can't do the other things properly don't try.... You'll just piss yourself off.....

[DoubleJ]

I got 4 zert points on the front end.  The best part was when the grease chamber got full and black, oil like substance leaked out ahead of the new grease.  Literally oil color and viscosity.  Not grease.  Probably hasn't had a drop of grease since it left the showroom in 1992.

[DoubleJ]

la la la la la la believe what Woodchuck said to the letter la la la la la la
 

I know but, that sounds like it's going to be an arm and a leg if I take it to a shop and I'm not sure it's something I can handle.

[Button Nubbs]

Is it a daily driver? If not get a manual and take your time! If it pisses you off, walk away for a bit.

[DoubleJ]

Is it a daily driver? If not get a manual and take your time! If it pisses you off, walk away for a bit.

It is my daily driver

[Mark Brenckle]

Is it a daily driver? If not get a manual and take your time! If it pisses you off, walk away for a bit.

It is my daily driver

 Wish I was closer, I'd definitely help you out for a weekend in exchange for a couple crab!  Looks like you're into it for a weekend - clear your schedule and get going on it.  If you're somewhat mechanically inclined you'll be able to do it.  I've never had any formal mechanic training and I've done similar jobs.  Take Woodchucks advice and plan on doing the whole rear end.  Even if you have to get a bearing removed or pressed in, it's a lot cheaper to take them the axle housings and have them do it.
 Either that or go find the whole rear end at a junk yard, rebuild it on your own timeline and then put it in.
 Chiltons is your friend - they've never let me down.