Big Ball Joints!
Discussion
Has anyone else fitted genuine Ford replacement ball joints?
I managed to get a set at the same price as the after market ones, they seem to be a much more substantial joint but the bases are a bit thicker too.
I suppose this must be ok but would be nice to know if anyone is running on them and had no problems.
Andy
I managed to get a set at the same price as the after market ones, they seem to be a much more substantial joint but the bases are a bit thicker too.
I suppose this must be ok but would be nice to know if anyone is running on them and had no problems.
Andy
350zwelgje said:
Replaced all ball joints with genuine Ford parts. Straight swap, after hours of work to remove the old rivets. Advantage is that they can be greased, as opposed to aftermarket stuff.
Rob ('87 - 350i)
My nearside one is riveted on - so must be the original? and a ford one?
No grease nipple though.
Do you mean they can be drilled and tapped for fitting of nipple?
(sorry to mention nipple more than once)
The colonel said:
My nearside one is riveted on - so must be the original? and a ford one?
No grease nipple though.
Do you mean they can be drilled and tapped for fitting of nipple?
(sorry to mention nipple more than once)
Yes, riveted is the original, and Ford.
They should have grease nipple holes with a plastic screw, where you have to put a nipple in: lower ball joint at the bottom, top ball joint on the side facing the brake disc.
It is not necessary to drill, and I would not recommend that.
Rob
350zwelgje said:
My nearside one is riveted on - so must be the original? and a ford one?
No grease nipple though.
Do you mean they can be drilled and tapped for fitting of nipple?
(sorry to mention nipple more than once)
Yes, riveted is the original, and Ford.
They should have grease nipple holes with a plastic screw, where you have to put a nipple in: lower ball joint at the bottom, top ball joint on the side facing the brake disc.
It is not necessary to drill, and I would not recommend that.
Rob
Mine have the plastic screws in, I was wondering if a grease nipple could just be screwed in. Do you know what size they are?
Andy
350zwelgje said:
My nearside one is riveted on - so must be the original? and a ford one?
No grease nipple though.
Do you mean they can be drilled and tapped for fitting of nipple?
(sorry to mention nipple more than once)
Yes, riveted is the original, and Ford.
They should have grease nipple holes with a plastic screw, where you have to put a nipple in: lower ball joint at the bottom, top ball joint on the side facing the brake disc.
It is not necessary to drill, and I would not recommend that.
Rob
I agree Rob, no to drilling.
Good to know that the Ford ones are set up for nipples - I didnt know that, I'll have a look for those plugs tomorrow.
How come TVR didnt fit the nipples? - they fitted plenty everywhere else, not many cars can proudly show nipples fitted to door hinges can they?
TVR fitted the standard Ford front suspension, and they came without the nipples. No need for greasing at production, so no nipples (feels like another 'nipple' reply coming on....) fitted.
Just bought some standard nipples this week, had the old ball joints with me: M6 bolt screwed in nicely. Standard nipples for the bottom, a 45 degree angle type was ok for the top ball joints to get enough length for grease press access. Although you can't screw them in completely, it is just enough to get some grease in and remove the nipple and put the plastic plug/screw back in.
Rob
Just bought some standard nipples this week, had the old ball joints with me: M6 bolt screwed in nicely. Standard nipples for the bottom, a 45 degree angle type was ok for the top ball joints to get enough length for grease press access. Although you can't screw them in completely, it is just enough to get some grease in and remove the nipple and put the plastic plug/screw back in.
Rob
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