4Runner Propeller Shaft and Spider Joint Greasing. Don’t Overcomplicate It.

In this video I show you how to not overcomplicate or over think greasing the propeller shaft and U-joints in a 5th Gen 4Runner.
The biggest debate is what kind of grease to use and if you actually need two different types. Don’t over think it. You only need a single grease and the only requirements is that it be lithium based and NLGI #2 rated.
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[@claudinepatrick523]

Good video. One item I’d correct. Never mix polyurea grease with lithium grease. Doing so can actually be worse than nothing. You can get a reaction between those different greases that creates a rock hard substrate that will destroy the bearing surfaces. Use the type of grease in the video. Do not substitute with polyurea ever.

[@tomphillips2608]

Anybody running Falken Wildpeaks knows his stuff! Glad you only pumped 2-4 pumps on the slip yoke zerts. You can overburden the seals inside these units. Good content on your vids, subbed!

[@OverlandPNW]

Good video! Thanks for giving everyone a definitive answer on the kind of grease issue!

[@serendipityguy]

Thanks a bunch Jake, these are just Great Videos for us who love to spend time under the hood & learning more on maintenance with the 4Runner!!!

[@TwistedJake]

You’re welcome!!! I was fortunate enough to grow up on the farm and wrenching on things so I learned but also realize not everyone was able to learn these things. Happy to help in some small way.

[@serendipityguy]

@@TwistedJake We love this channel Jake!!!

[@MVL5802]

Thanks. Good video. I had a tube of Amsoil Red grease NLGI 2, didn’t even pay attention if it’s Lithium based or just polymer… I hope it works fine 😅

[@parkernew8076]

I noticed you have Ironman suspension! I just got the stage 3 with Freedom UCAs. Amazing setup and rides like butter

[@fsantamaria1974]

Good job done.. Thank you.

[@americanmade422]

I just did my 4runner with this grease. I also used it on the ball joints. It's a good grease. I did so much research and spent days. It was a nightmare. Lucas red n tacky for the win!

[@TwistedJake]

Presuming you have a gen or aftermarket greasable ball joints??? I just replaced my entire UCA this weekend.

[@omegaracerx]

Will this stop squealing noise in reverse? Thanks for the video

[@tysoncravens2274]

Just did this on my 4Runner today . However, after doing this, my suspension seems a little stiffer and there is clunking between the rear driveshaft and transfer case when I push the car up and down. I only did 2 pumps on the slip yoke.

[@Wbroach24]

Isnt Zerk a bad guy in Toy story? Zert... i couldnt help it i tried i really did 😂

[@KelvinBlessedTheBeat]

How do you torque the propeller shaft?

[@jpjp3873]

How do you like those wild peaks?

[@merica7050]

So ngli2? And lithium?

[@weieng6928]

when should we grease? any advise on interval to grease? Thanks!

[@CrowT]

Maybe try watching the video with the sound on🙄

[@Treetopflyer777]

I bought Extreme Super Duty Performance Calcium Sulfonate Molybdenum Grease. It’s NLGI 2. Is this ok to use?

[@jonathanminier1855]

Yep

[@MrStreetballer5Official]

Ngl I didn’t remove the head shield on the front shafts rear area and that was such a bitch but if you position yourself in the middle you can make it work 😊