spherical bearings on lower control arms

[Randy'65]

I got a set of low mile Global West lower control arms, and I'm getting ready to put them on. The spherical bearing seems kind of tight, how tight should it be and should it be lubricated any way? There's no grease fitting on that end, and it's too tight to get the bearing itself out. If it matters, these are the stock type modified arms from GW, not the tubular type.

 

[2+2GT]

No zerk fitting? You better call them and ask.

 

[KiwiGT]

I got a set of low mile Global West lower control arms, and I'm getting ready to put them on. The spherical bearing seems kind of tight, how tight should it be and should it be lubricated any way? There's no grease fitting on that end, and it's too tight to get the bearing itself out. If it matters, these are the stock type modified arms from GW, not the tubular type.

I've got the GW lower control arms you're referring to. No grease fitting, and yes, they are tight - I thought the same when I installed them. I've had mine on for 5 years, they work really well with no problems, go ahead and install them would be my advice....

 

[Wildbill3]

I would expect them to be very tight if new!( seals it) makes dust covers for rod end bearings to keep the grit ou of them!