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oi peeps I haz an issue. My upper and lower ball joints have both decided to explode when i removed the shoxs today. Is there a way of repairing them or do I have to purchase new ones? Rimming Brothers want to charge me an arm and a leg for new ones! Some (progress  ) pics for your perusal     Any help will always be greatly appreciated! |
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 I don't like where you've put that axle stand!!
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Tis the only solid bit that don't bend!
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I've got to replace one of the lower ones on my tolly soon, they come up on ebay occasional the last nos one I saw sold for £35. Rebuild kits come up to but I don't think all dolly ball joints can be rebuilt, some have to be replaced.
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Last Edit: Mar 2, 2007 19:20:47 GMT by RetroMat
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Hah.........good test of your ARB mounts there  Renound for breaking off those ;D You should put axle stands under the subframe mounts, chassis rails or jacking points using spreader plates (i.e. wood) but as you've observed you have to be careful  I find the crossover rail on the subframe (behind the sump) quite good for it.  But then again, I do tend to go OTT with support ;D You can rebuild them.......Don't know how well it goes usually though - I've just bought NOS or replacement parts  |
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Last Edit: Mar 2, 2007 19:27:25 GMT by Lewis
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Those are the ones - it's juts getting it in the right order that's the trick Bout 200 quid for the full set from Rimmers isn't it? Quiller are not much better but they do sell new repair kits: Wishbones & Ball Joints
GSJ133 Upper Ball Joint £76.37 £20.00
GSJ133R Repair Kit Upper Ball Joint £22.00
GSJ135 Lower Ball Joint R/H £76.37 £20.00
GSJ136 Lower Ball Joint L/H £76.37 £20.00 The 20 quid is the price for 2nd hand units - bit of a lottery but possible option? |
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Last Edit: Mar 2, 2007 19:30:50 GMT by Lewis
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scared me off now!
looks like rimmminf brothers it is then.
Lewis, what bits and bobs would i need to rebuilt the whole lot wishbone related?
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Erm, full set of new stainless automotive spec bolts & nylocs (crucial, must use new nylocs at least), new bushes, new upper and lower ball joints or repaired ones, new track rod ends.........some hammerite to repaint the lot with and some grinding discs to clean up em.........That kind of thing? Cool pics btw - glad to see it coming along |
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Could do the job! That guy is breaking a failed restoration, hence the parts (IIRC) |
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I don't like where you've put that axle stand!!
Renound for breaking off those ;D
