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Old 08-14-2013 | 02:08 PM
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I have this carrier and 1 piece of advice... MAKE SURE TO GREASE IT FROM DAY 1!!!! I failed to do so and waited until about 6 months which was into the winter. I apparently was too late and over time, the inner shaft seized up against the outer bracket making it impossible to open. I had to take a cutting wheel to the bracket in order to bang the carrier out. I took a metal brush to it, painted it, put it all back together and it opens smoother then before, however I now have a cut from the bottom to the top of the bracket exposing the inner grommets. I'm fine with it though and it makes it easier to grease! lol....

What do you need to grease? And what type to use?
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Old 08-14-2013 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Razorbak

What do you need to grease? And what type to use?
There is a zerk fitting on the back of the bracket, where the carrier shaft slides into. I use marine grease
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Old 08-14-2013 | 02:36 PM
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The brass looking fitting?
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Old 08-14-2013 | 02:42 PM
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The brass looking fitting?
Should be stainless but possibly brass. I'll be home in a few mins, will snap a pic
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Old 08-14-2013 | 03:20 PM
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Should be stainless but possibly brass. I'll be home in a few mins, will snap a pic
Here you go... Grease from day 1 and maintain regularly.
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Old 08-14-2013 | 03:23 PM
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Just grease around the fitting. Mine has brass finish to it.
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Old 08-14-2013 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Razorbak
Just grease around the fitting. Mine has brass finish to it.
Looking at it closely, mine has a brass tone as well.

No, not around the fitting... You need a grease gun to attach to the fitting to fill the bracket tube with grease.
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Old 08-14-2013 | 03:37 PM
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Gotcha....I see it now. Will be hitting up auotzone tomorrow. Thanks for the help
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Old 08-14-2013 | 03:42 PM
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Gotcha....I see it now. Will be hitting up auotzone tomorrow. Thanks for the help
No problem.
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Old 08-14-2013 | 03:47 PM
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Well I just looked at mine and I don't see the place where to grease.
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