Patriot and others -
Both the TM factory and Dexter Axle are very specific about grease. The container must say "NLGI 2".
"NLGI" is the National Lubricating Grease Institute, which sets industry standards for lubricants. The "2" refers to a particular set of specifications for this type of grease.
This is the first I've heard about the factory using inferior grease. Since the TM factory buys the entire axle set (including hubs, bearings, brakes, etc) directly from Dexter, and presumably they come pre-greased, this would be odd indeed. I don't think Dexter would use inferior grease, since it would increase the number of warranty claims and hurt their reputation.
Bill
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