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| jr91472 |
  Dec 27 2006, 03:56 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..."  Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437  |
I need to replace the ball joints that go on the end of the tie rods, but instead I ordered the ball joint that mounts the suspension to the A-arm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
I am trying to tighten up my steering as it feels a bit wobbly and I can see "looseness" at the tie rod ends. But the question now is: should I go ahead and do the other ball joints since I have them. I don't "think" the A-arm ball joints are bad, but honestly I am not sure how to tell if they are or not. Is this a big job? Sounds like I need a special tool. What other hardware is required? help! |
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| John |
Dec 27 2006, 04:06 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jr91472 @ Dec 27 2006, 01:56 PM)  I need to replace the ball joints that go on the end of the tie rods, but instead I ordered the ball joint that mounts the suspension to the A-arm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I am trying to tighten up my steering as it feels a bit wobbly and I can see "looseness" at the tie rod ends. But the question now is: should I go ahead and do the other ball joints since I have them. I don't "think" the A-arm ball joints are bad, but honestly I am not sure how to tell if they are or not. Is this a big job? Sounds like I need a special tool. What other hardware is required? help! How old are your existing ball joints? I have broken 2 ball joints on the track (one at a time) and it is not a good feeling. I would suggest replacing them since you have the parts and yours are probably old. I think Pelican sells a tie-rod seperation tool that makes life easier (it works real well). They also sell the ball joint nut socket. A test for bad ball joints is: Lift the corner to test so that the tire is off the ground. Using a lever (length of board or a pry bar) try to lift the wheel vertically. If there is any movement before the A-arm moves with it, the ball joint is loose in it's socket and requires replacement. |
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jr91472 Crap, ordered the wrong ball joint Dec 27 2006, 03:56 PM
Cap'n Krusty What you want are "tie rod ends". They... Dec 27 2006, 04:03 PM mikez if the ones on your ride are 30 years old and you ... Dec 27 2006, 04:45 PM jr91472 Well I DO have the correct early style ball joint,... Dec 27 2006, 05:43 PM Aaron Cox i have the special socket....
i can loan it to yo... Dec 27 2006, 05:49 PM
jr91472
i have the special socket....
i can loan it to y... Dec 27 2006, 06:14 PM dakotaewing JR -
If you are going to replace the ball joints, ... Dec 27 2006, 06:09 PM jr91472
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If you are going to replace the ball joints,... Dec 27 2006, 06:17 PM ClayPerrine No, I don't have the special socket for the ba... Dec 28 2006, 09:42 AM jr91472
No, I don't have the special socket for the b... Dec 28 2006, 10:19 AM |
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