I follow a few log splitter manufacturers and one of them pointed out the pivot points on a Wolfe Ridge 17VS log lift table. So, I had the grease fittings, drill bits, and tap and took an hour to "improve" these wear points. I'm sure these areas would last many years, but it didn't take long to make things even better. Still like this splitter a lot and I'm sure it will be splitting long after I'm gone.