Lube points?

[egreg]

I change my oil every 3-4k miles, but I never lube the chassis (or anything else for that matter). What places need to be lubed on a 2000 Silverado? What kind of grease do you suggest? Is there a specific 'gun' that you recommend?

[vncj96]

I dont think you have to do that anymore.:neutral:

[Mean_Green_95]

If I remember correctly, your tie rod ends are the only parts that have grease fittings.

[zachh1020]

I change my own oil as well and never lube anything and my truck has some god awful squeaks while driving.

[Mean_Green_95]

I change my own oil as well and never lube anything and my truck has some god awful squeaks while driving.

Your vehicle has either 6,7,10, or 11.

6- if you have rack and pinion with the single drive shaft out back
7- if you have rack and pinion with the dual drive shafts out back
10- if you have an old style gear box and the single drive shaft out back
11- if you have an old style gear box and the dual drive shafts out back

Then if you've added anymore fittings, there would be more.

[zachh1020]

I have 6 then. One on each tie rod end (2) one on the driveshaft (1)...Where are the other 3? My Chilton book doesnt offer much help.

Sorry...I kinda hijacked the thread.

[08silverado3500hd]

On a 2000 Silverado 3500 (old body style)

12 total

1 on the drive shaft
1 on the top and 1 on the bottom next to each tire
1 on the each tire rod end (both ends each side)
take the two bottom bolts out of the front skid plate, tilt it forward and you will find 3 more - one on each side and one more on the passenger side all the way up front) you can reach these from the top but it is a lot easier to go through the plate

[Mean_Green_95]

I have 6 then. One on each tie rod end (2) one on the driveshaft (1)...Where are the other 3? My Chilton book doesnt offer much help.

Sorry...I kinda hijacked the thread.

If you have 6, there is one on each balljoint(4) and one on each tie rod end. On this set up you will have one aluminum shaft.
If you have 7, then add one onto the slip yoke on the middle drive shaft fitting. On this set up you will have two steel drive shafts,

[zachh1020]

Thanks for the help!

[egreg]

Alright, I changed my oil today and lubed everything except the driveshaft. Where is the fitting on the driveshaft?

[Mean_Green_95]

if it is the aluminum drive shaft, then there is not one. If there are two steel ones, then it is in the middle of the two on the flat surface of one of the shafts.