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When did Chevy quit using them on the front steering and suspension?
Thanks, Pete
1951 styline deluxe sport coupe w/54 engine and power glide
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I remember back in the 70s you could get permanently sealed OR ones with grease fittings. Last year I bought a new idler arm for my '06 Silverado. It has grease fittings. So probably depends on the model as to the answer.
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1951 styline deluxe sport coupe w/54 engine and power glide
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Shade Tree Mechanic
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It's not only Chevy or GM who has chose to use sealed bearings in these locations. I recall seeing this practice begin in the late 70's and increase as well as decrease depending upon failure rates. My family was a Chevrolet dealer and I practically grew up in and around the dealership. I at one time worked under the lube rack, detail shop and body shop, eventually working into parts manager and attempting my hand at sales, but of all the positions, I preferred the parts room.
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