Ball joint reuse? And assorted other 5 lug ?'s

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Ball joint reuse? And assorted other 5 lug ?'s

Reply #15 – February 02, 2010, 02:37:29 AM

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D'oh! Missed that.
Couldn't you make the SN95 Arms work on a 4eye? seeing as its the same platform as an 87-88...
Might bring out the track a bit but...
From Erics write up, You potentially get "better control and ride".

Actually, Maybe Chuck could explain why they shouldn't be mixed. I'm thinking it has something to do with the bushing size and spacing though.The SN95 arms push the spindle out about 3/4", necessitating strut tower modification-Caster/Camber plates, or both.

Jcassity, thanks for the writeup, when I disassembled the donor, I used a hammer and a chunk of thick plastic for the tie rod joints, so I'm not sure why I didn't think it would work on the spindle joint.

The Bird goes into the shop Wed to get the brakes bled, because I am so very tired of trying to fix what I F'd up. NOTE: ALWAYS BENCH BLEED THE MASTER!

Ball joint reuse? And assorted other 5 lug ?'s

Reply #16 – February 05, 2010, 10:47:07 PM

ouch,, didnt bleed the master

Ball joint reuse? And assorted other 5 lug ?'s

Reply #17 – February 06, 2010, 01:41:14 AM

Heh, I love the shop I found up here, the guy only charged me $20. Schwabs quoted me $150, saying they would have to take the master out to fix it. All it took was 10 minutes with a pressure bleeder clamped onto the master, and just walk around opening the valves for about 15 seconds each.

Boy was THAT easy! Just wish it could have happened sooner...

In other good news I ;
-Purchased new tires for the front conversion rims, getting closer to putting the front five lug on.
-Washed the car, because life is always better with a clean car.
-Installed new door strikers which eliminated the everlovingly annoying squeak my car has had since I bought it, I believe.

Now I just need Energy Suspension to put their application guide back online so I can pick out new bushings.

Ball joint reuse? And assorted other 5 lug ?'s

Reply #18 – February 10, 2010, 01:52:54 AM

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-Installed new door strikers which eliminated the everlovingly annoying squeak my car has had since I bought it, I believe.
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ahh,, but per the great one , just hot glue gun on a round piece of felt like the stuff on the bottom of lamps,,or those cabinet door felt discs that you peal and stick on.
little late i know.

good one vinnie!!!!!!!!!