Grease nipples not on factory suspension?(2007)

[jimmyess333]

I changed the fluids in my recently aquired 2007 Ranger 2wd and noticed there are no grease fittings on the factory ball joints, tie rod ends, or u-joints.
I know the U-joints won't get any fittings until/when I replace them with aftermarket ones but I was wondering if anyone has installed grease fittings on the factory tie rod ends and ball joints?
Or will I just have to consider the factory stuff disposeable/non serviceable and just replace them with aftermarket ones when they wear out?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

when i replaced mine i got the regreasable ones.
dunno if that can be done to the non-greseable

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

factory is all non-serviceable. 4x4's wheel bearings are the same way too.

When it's time for replacement, you can put on serviceable units if you want. Spiicer or Moog are the only ways to go.

 

[jimmyess333]

I guess it brings you back

I suppose the factory wants these parts to have a limited service life.
The gamble is that you'll run back to the dealer for parts and service when they wear out.
You've got to love planned obsolecense.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

Some beg to differ. Some say the non-serviceable parts are more reliable and even I think they are cleaner on the truck....no chance for spitting out grease all over your parts. IDK....I think 110k on the stock tie rods on a lifted truck and 80k on the stock rear ujoint and 110k+ on the stock front ujoint is pretty good.