I have a need to replace all the Lemforder ball joint parts for my 73 L/R front struts.

From some reputable suppliers, I see kits with 4 parts, excluding the angled pin/nut combination. I am not talking cotter pin. That is part of the kits I am seeing.

Two questions -

1. Turbo balljoints? What are they? And if I am doing balljoints, do I do turbo tie rods too? My tie rods look new, but standard split clamps. Not sure of the turbo thing.

2. Offset pin/nut - What's up with the offset locking pin and nut? Don't those wear out too? They don't seem to be part of the kits being sold and made by Lemforder? Are they unobtainium?

The kits typically have the ball joint, big threaded retainer nut, star washer and cotter pin. Seems like they should also offer the offset pin and nut with the kit.

Or am I taking Crazy Pills?

Thanks!

John

They expect you to reuse your 'weird pin'.

Check the classifieds, I have a brand new set of Lemforder Turbo balljoints for sale, good price.

Checking!

Thanks!

And thanks, McMark on the pin reuse. Weird is the beard!

John