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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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| 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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malcolm2 NON-914 problem Aug 27 2019, 07:21 PM
Chi-town They usually start that tight and loosen up after ... Aug 27 2019, 09:37 PM Tbrown4x4 Agreed ^^^. They can be very hard to move. Aug 28 2019, 04:58 AM rgalla9146 :agree: Make it three Aug 28 2019, 05:05 AM
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:agree: Make it three
four now Aug 28 2019, 08:08 AM malcolm2 Wow. You guys saw the video? I gotta use full for... Aug 28 2019, 05:11 AM Tbrown4x4 That sets the bar pretty high, but I would work th... Aug 28 2019, 06:50 AM porschetub They do loosen up,its the ones that are loose from... Aug 29 2019, 12:21 AM |
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