 NON-914 problem, super stiff ball joints |
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| malcolm2 |
 Aug 27 2019, 07:21 PM
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I know this might be a sandbox thing, but hey help a brutha out.....I am working on my 72 VW bus. Not getting much love from TheSamba.com so I figured I could get some info from the mechanics in the 914world.
New Ball Joints. Flenner Brand. Installed into the torsion arms. Even right out of the box the BJ shafts did not want to move. No twisting, no tilting movement. Same for after pressing them in. Shouldn't I get some movement? Spinning and side to side? sorry video is sideways... But I am pissed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTqKqdHrikU |
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| Chi-town |
Aug 27 2019, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
They usually start that tight and loosen up after a little use
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| Tbrown4x4 |
Aug 28 2019, 04:58 AM
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Agreed ^^^. They can be very hard to move.
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| rgalla9146 |
Aug 28 2019, 05:05 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Make it three
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| malcolm2 |
Aug 28 2019, 05:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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Wow. You guys saw the video? I gotta use full force with my leg!
Thanks for the input. I’ll keep going and cross my fingers. Probably won’t be driving til spring or summer. I can always swap ‘em out then. Clark |
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| Tbrown4x4 |
Aug 28 2019, 06:50 AM
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That sets the bar pretty high, but I would work the suspension hard and retest.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 28 2019, 08:08 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Aug 28 2019, 04:05 AM)  four now |
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| malcolm2 |
Aug 28 2019, 07:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States
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THanks, as usual to ALL> I did pick up one recommendation from the Samba. One dude said to add more grease to the boot, which I had already done. He also said to "work" the shaft.
So I took the knuckle off and worked it. about 20 minutes per BJ. Things went back together a bit easier and the knuckle turned by hand this time.... it still took 2 hands. Anyway, the samba boys gave the same recommendations. Drive it for 1000 miles and things will get better. Thanks, Clark |
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| porschetub |
Aug 29 2019, 12:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,707 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
They do loosen up,its the ones that are loose from new you really worry about (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) .
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