Does suspension grease expire?

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Dustin Jackson

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A few years ago I bought a grease gun and a tube of grease that’s have been sitting for a while.

Any problem using it to grease up new ball joints?
 

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When you say 'new', do you mean brand new? If yes, IMO, there should be absolutely no need to attempt to put more grease in them.
 
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@Joseph Garcia That's what I thought but these Mevotech ones say they are greased from the factory but recommend a pump or 2 after installation.
 
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@Joseph Garcia In contrast, Spohn claims that their delsphere joints are greased from the factory and NEVER need to be greased but they added a zero fitting due to customer backlash about them not being grease able
 

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Grease will expire or go bad. Temp extremes, moisture or atmospheric contamination can make it break down. If it’s been covered and out of the sun it should be fine.
 

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