Right angle grease gun adapter?

[Matt Saunoras]

Any one you guys prefer? I had a cheapie that worked for maybe 3 sets of upper balljoints before the plastic insert got mangled up.

[Alex Bruene]

I use a straight connector.  It works as long as I move the u-joint in to the perfect position.

[Matt Saunoras]

I tried that today with mine, it's a hair too long to get on straight

[BrunoWilimek]

I bought one a few years ago from one of the local tool trucks(don't remember which one). It was a POS so I returned it after one use. I have had good luck replacing the straight nipples with 90 degree ones as long as there is room for them. I have had to grind a bit off some of them for clearance to the U-joint.

[Jim Warman]

I have one that I've used for years. Originally I just used it on my regular gun with a zerk screwed in but it proved difficult and frustrating. I dedicated a grease gun to the 90 degree end, screwing it directly to the hose. KD or Lisle.... sorry, CRS runs my life.

[Matt Saunoras]

When I worked at lincoln a guy there had an end that could be used as a straight or 90° adapter. I remember what it looks like but in the 4 years since I've been gone I've never been able to find one.

 

I'll keep my eyes open for something that works.  I'd have no problem getting a dedicated gun just for a 90° adapter, I just need to find one first. 

[ktmlew]

http://www.grainger.com/product/6WB13?cm_sp=HIO-_-HIDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ13

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00825PX52/ref=asc_df_B00825PX522902897?tag=thefind0029238-20&creative=395261&creativeASIN=B00825PX52&linkCode=asn

[Keith Browning]

That one from Grainger looks like it will do what we need perfectly. I can get the upper ball joint fittings most of the time on 4X4 trucks. For whatever reason other times I cannot and that little handy dandy tip looks like it will slide right in there perfectly.

[Matt Saunoras]

That's like the one I had. It has a plastic insert that seals up againt the grease fitting. Mine wore out and wouldn't seal after about 3 uses.

[Matt Saunoras]

This is the closest thing I found to what I was actually looking for.  I purchased one and I'll try it on the next truck for sure.  It will pivot from straight to 90° and anywhere in between.  Feels like a nice solid piece hopefully it works and lasts a while.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Plews-05-050-Degree-Swivel-Coupler/dp/B000GKU0D6/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1L3CQ37JES30

[DwayneGorniak]

I've used a Thexton 471 for years. Bought it from my Mac guy years ago. Any tool guy can get these for you. This handled adaptor is the cats meow!

 

http://thexton.com/index.cfm?pageid=42&search=471&x=31&y=12

[Matt Saunoras]

That handled adapter would work well!  Having an adapter similar to that on a whip hose was very difficult to get engaged on the fitting