Two steps forward, one step back

[carlos del carpio]

Hey folks! Let's see if you can help..............again.

I got my front end done, kinda.

I put the spindle on, and they're sitting on the ball joint studs...

Let's say I bolt the top ball joint, with that eccentric spacer, and all.

Tighten it up.

Now, I can rotate the spindle. It's got some resistance, but I can move it. YAY!

I tighten up the bottom ball joint, and when I try to rotate it, it doesn't move. I CAN move it, but I would say it takes all my effort, and I have big arms!!! Can I conclude that the bottom ball joints were somehow damaged during the pressings?

Sheesh, I was so upset that I didn't continue, just left it there and pouted.

[David O']

They were probably pressed in such a way as to crush the bottom of the ball joint housing into the ball. They are damaged. Sorry!

[blackthree4me]

yah I agree they should turn freely it only gets harder to turn the more linkage and stuff you add
blackthree4me

[Faron]

WOW How hard should it be to move them? I bought a Spindle to spindle deal....I can move them, but its not easy. Its not like I am struggling but...

[carlos del carpio]

Well, since I do bench work on free weights and machine systems, I can say easily, if the spindle was sitting like it supposed to (facing out), and I'm in front of it, I can put about 300 pounds of pressure, pulling, and it bearly moves... but, with the top one on alone, it's about 50lbs AND IT TURNS....so, yeah. PPtthhh. I've got to call and get some more. SHHHHHHHHHHHHHUCKS. One step forward, two steps back.

[Faron]

That sucks....Do you want me to Fed Ex you a set? You know I work about 10 mins up the road from Buggy Warehouse!

[MURZ]

get the ones clearanced for lowered cars..............

[carlos del carpio]

yeah, mine WERE for lowered setup..


thanks for the buggy warehouse offer, but I'm a loyal David O customer... YOU SHOULD BE TO!