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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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They made it more 'inconvenient" so more people say "Fu*k it, let the dealer do it!" and then charge 2 hrs labour for a 15 min job.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 07:21 AM
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my 85 has never had the steer bearings greased except for the day it was built and it's at 100k. i wouldn't worry about it, but that's just me.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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More moolah for the MoCo with the new design.
I prefer grease fittings.
I would like to hear how long it takes the dealer to do this particular service.
To grease mine, it takes about a minute - including "The Swipe".
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Who knows what HD's ideas are, hell newer autos have "Lifetime lubed" hubs, we see how that works for them...
 
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