Are E-Z Lube Grease Zerks Threaded or Pressed In

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I need to replace a zerk fittings on my easy lube tracker boat trailer spindle. What grease fitting does it use and where can I buy it. Is it screwed in or pressed it?

asked by: Al

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The E-Z Lube grease zerks are threaded in, and if you can remove your zerk with the threads not damaged, people have had success replacing it with the Replacement Grease Zerk # Gzerk.

The zerks have a standard 1/4" pipe thread fitting which is what this zerk has.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Al

7/19/2020

I need to replace a zerk fittings on my easy lube tracker boat trailer spindle. What grease fitting does it use and where can I buy it. Is it screwed in or pressed it?

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Kyle S.

7/19/2020

A can confirm for you that yes, the information I gave you does apply to the Dexter E-Z Lube axles.

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