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IMHO the stress fracture was caused when that part was formed that is why it shows exposure on a portion of the fracture, it was likely formed too cold so it was doomed from the beginning.
The factory components have grease fittings, the military is big on greasing everything even though most people have no idea how to properly do it, most think you grease a ball joint until grease runs out which ruins most of them.