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| i love porsche |
 Apr 1 2008, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States  |
does anyone know the thread size/type for the front ball joint at the outer part of the A arm?
much appreciated -Aaron |
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| TeenerTim |
Apr 1 2008, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(i love porsche @ Apr 1 2008, 11:13 AM)  does anyone know the thread size/type for the front ball joint at the outer part of the A arm? much appreciated -Aaron Are you referring to the threads of this? (IMG:http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/imgdsply.cgi?url=../../images/nori_images4/BallJointNut_90134142500.JPG) |
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| i love porsche |
Apr 1 2008, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
no, sorry the thread of the part that inserts into the strut housing
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Apr 1 2008, 10:04 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
If I understand your revised question, the threads on the early struts (not the ring on the A-arm) are 10mm x 1.5. Most of those struts are worn beyond use, BTW.
The Cap'n |
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| i love porsche |
Apr 1 2008, 06:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
im actaully talking about the ball joint connection to the bottom of the strut housing, im pretty sure its threaded in there. the large spanner like nut connects the ball joint to the control arm, and then the ball joint has its shank go into the strut housing, i need the thread on that part
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| Joe Ricard |
Apr 1 2008, 06:40 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Not threaded. just shoved up in there with a hafl round cut out for the bolt to go in (early)
and a notch cut in the ball joint shaft which is still just stuck up in there and held with a wedge bolt. Pull the bolt and knock the strut loose from the control arm / ball joint. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Apr 1 2008, 07:08 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
If this is on your '74, VERY carefully remove the tapered pin. DO NOT hit the unprotected 8mm threads. Loosen the nut a couple of turns, liberally soak the area with a good penetrant, and tap the end with a brass or lead hammer. WD-40 is NOT a penetrant. TAP, not beat. Keep after it and it'll come out. As it moves, loosen the nut some more. As it's a wedge fit, it should come free after just a little axial movement.
The Cap'n |
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| i love porsche |
Apr 1 2008, 07:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
im actually trying to figure out the diameter of that part so i know how to properly size a rod end im using in my senior project design...anyone know what that diameter is?
thanks for all the help |
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