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doug 371
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tried putting new ball joints in today...they wont take the 125 foot pounds torque...should i weld them in and call them done?  |
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Jim_Lusk
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That's the factory recommended fix. Big or small? If small, arms are easy to get.
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doug 371
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small...but i dont have any spares left and i already put new bushings in
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Jim_Lusk
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Weld 'em and go. IF you're going to stay with the small ball joints I would recommend getting a spare set and cleaning them up for the next time you have to do this.
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PureGTS
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This is probably a silly question, but I haven't heard of this so the question is for future reference; Are you supposed to weld them in all the way around or just what?
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Knowldge is power, power is speed, speed is good, low E.T. is better
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therocks
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4 good tacks should do.If you try welding all the way around the BJ will probally be toast.We welded a lot of GM vans lowers in at work.Never had any come loose even after a bunch of daily miles.Rocky
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Harleys and Mopars.If god made better he kept it.
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Jim_Lusk
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Yeah, three or four will do with a good welder.
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4 good tacks should do.If you try welding all the way around the BJ will probally be toast.We welded a lot of GM vans lowers in at work.Never had any come loose even after a bunch of daily miles.Rocky
That's what I was thinking/hoping but I figured I'd defer to those who've actually done it to be safe. Thanks |
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Knowldge is power, power is speed, speed is good, low E.T. is better
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coors00
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I'm an old fossil, and never seen these on an A-body; Bought the disc changer-over kit from Master Power for my 70 Duster. The uppers have that screw-in ball joint.
The female bushing is welded in 3 places, about 3/4" inch long.
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dennis
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hey doug371 imay have a set of small upper control arms off my dart when i changed over if interested ,dennis dgdr03@aol.com |
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doug 371
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hey doug371 imay have a set of small upper control arms off my dart when i changed over if interested ,dennis dgdr03@aol.com i'm good thanks...they're already on the car  |
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oldkimmer
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.....................looks to me ur getting something accomplished...........while I still look at mine,, ......kim..........
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MR. Mechanic...........Panther Pink Duster The Beast has been Unleashed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MyCreation68
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.....................looks to me ur getting something accomplished...........while I still look at mine,, ......kim..........
thats the way it goes kim. I finally have a cement plan for when mine goes to the blasters. August 30th is when I have to have it completely ready to go. Gotta take the cars out of the car now and put them in the new shed. |
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