Ball Joints

[Alan Whitaker]

Hi All
Are we still using Saab 900 for the top and Fiat 124 for the bottom.

Thanks

Alan

[mk1fan]

I assume I am as I haen't changed them.

[Barkychoc]

Beware - yes they are the right balljoints but some aftermarket ones don't have as much movement range as required on the TVR and there have been cases of them breaking as a result.

TVR as far as I'm aware used joints made by Lemforder but it's a whole world of pain to get your local parts shop to order them from a specific manufacturer - they just think you have a screw loose and order the cheapest they can find from any manufacturer (You know how I know this)

This information is for use at your own risk!

[Alan Whitaker]

Hi All,
Rang round for Lemforder, they all said they can get some but not Lemforder, why do you want them as they cost twice as much as the others was the reply.
Managed to find a parts dealer who cam get Lemforder so should be here Tuesday £22.99 each.

Alan

[phillpot]

Several thousand miles on all manner of roads with "First Line" components and no issues.

From the various Forums I've read over the years I think the concerns about articulation angles and so on seem to occur on Chimaera/griffith, maybe their different/longer wishbones require more movement in the joints?


Anyone had an issue or failure on an S ?


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Bottom

[Alan Whitaker]

Hi All
Well the 2 top ones are on the way, just got the 2 bottom ones (thanks Mike).
I think there is still some grinding to get them to fit all the way back for full adjustment, so will see on tuesday when I try fit them.

Alan

[glenrobbo]

Hi Alan,
Re: Top ball joints, the early QH ones are a straight swap if you can get new old stock items, but the new pattern Q&H ones need a little bit of grinding to get full range of camber adjustment. Nothing too difficult for a man of your caliber!
I also filed a small taper on the inner sides of the top wishbone to get a better seating.

I thought the swivel angle problems occurred with some brands of bottom balljoints. Could somebody please clarify this? Chris? ( for Fiat 124 or Lada Riva )

If you've got Lemforder joints you should have no problems Alan.

Edited by glenrobbo on Monday 30th June 00:45