Front End Rebuild - Questions, I should have powder coated EVERYTHING Options

[ctc911ctc]

'74 2.0 - around 25K, all original

Well, I thought this would go back together simply, not a chance - so I have a few questions.

1. TAB WASHER - does this do anything? If it is intended to do anything, why do I find pictures of this thing UN-LOADED, or the tabs bending downward NOT upward. I installed this with the tabs upward, took some pressure to get the cotter pin into the holes......this seems correct, any thoughts? Also, does it really do anything? Really? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)





2. Threaded Pin - I tried to get this thing in and it does not fit. Looking at the picture I bought ball-joints for up to '72! HOWEVER, the ball joints I purchased on the BirdSite are specified to fit on a '74. They do fit. HOWEVER, the Threaded pin does not.

To make this MORE interesting, the AutoAtlanta website description details that their theaded pin is for '72 and later......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

QUESTION: Do I buy an older theaded pin? Do I grind the marks on the one I have to make it fit? NOTE: there are two marks from where the pin is meeting the curve of the ball joint..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)




I SHOULD HAVE POWDER COATED EVERYTHING! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

[rhodyguy]

The fastener should not stick out of the strut as in the first picture. Do not attempt to draw the correct V shaped bolt in with a ratchet. Good chance you'll twist it off. Then you're dead in the water until the replacement arrives. Drive it in with a smooth faced hammer and use a torque wrench to tighten the nut.