Ball Joints and Tie Rods

[62 Bowtie]

Hey I just rebuilt my front suspension which I've never done before. New upper and lower a-arm bushings, ball joints, in/out tie rods, steering link, pitman, all the joints have grease fittings. How much grease do I use? When I squeeze the trigger of the grease gun grease starts to back out of the fitting but the rubber dust boot is still flat, should the joints be loose and should i raise the truck off the ground? I dont want to drive it to alignment without lubeing the fittings. Oh its a 62 with 78 front susp. Thanks, Tony

[tow guys]

Sounds like the grease fitting may be clogged. Try a piano wire to clear it out. Grease should ooze out of the rubber bushings, not the fitting. Also, make sure your grease gun is fully seated or it'll do what you're describing also.