FTO AUSTRALIA

PHIL069 wrote:

Astron_Boy wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-LOWE ... 2a2ab8cd23

Added to my watch list, thanks Astron

lol, no probs.

Discovered in my venture to remove the hubs that the rubbers are starting to split, so may as well myself.

just got both parts from clevers tyres

bushes $43

balljoint $33

i sorta want to put them in now and cbf seeing a mechanic.
what sort of method is there when using a vice? i cant really picture it

You sorta get half of it in the vice & push it in a bit, then flip it over & do a bit on the other side. Remove the rubber boot before you do it.

progress

ball joint and bushes are in


im moving onto the tie rod ends. i will you tube how to.
but is there anything in particular i need to know.
from memory there was something about remembering how many turns it took to remove

damn....

im sorry but the board attachment quota has been reach

Hang on, I'll update it.

EDIT: Try now.

destinationtoby wrote:from memory there was something about remembering how many turns it took to remove

Correct.
Ensure firstly that the shafts are the same length, otherwise it will not work out the same.

destinationtoby wrote:from memory there was something about remembering how many turns it took to remove

With the tie rod still in place, I wrap some electrical tape around the threads of the steering arm right up next to the lock nut next to the tie rod. That way, if the nut moves when you wind back on, you know when to stop.

Having said that, the tie rod may not be identical to the old one, so I'd be off to get a wheel alignment regardless. Especially since you've done the bushes as well.

Bennoz wrote:Hang on, I'll update it.

EDIT: Try now.

thanks but you didnt have to, maybe its a sign that i over do it with all the photo

Astron_Boy wrote:

destinationtoby wrote:from memory there was something about remembering how many turns it took to remove

Correct.
Ensure firstly that the shafts are the same length, otherwise it will not work out the same.

thanks ill take note. and what if the shafts are different lengths :s then what?

Then as Ben said.

The fuking bolt in the ball joint just keeps fuking spinning making it impossible to tighten.
ive tried clamping it and bashing it back in, is there a technique or is the solution just to bash it back up there harder.? (which is difficult because the new one has grease nipple things) fuking been stuck on this for 2hours

Use the weight of the car. Put a jack under the bastard when you have the inside bolts on.

dstocks wrote:Use the weight of the car. Put a jack under the bastard when you have the inside bolts on.

genius. Thankyou!

Hahaha, up to the fun part.

Bennoz you giving him the right part numbers??? Reminds me of my thread.

can someone tell me what the centre hub diamater is?
didnt want start a thread for this question

67.1mm

Bennoz wrote:67.1mm

destinationtoby wrote:

dstocks wrote:Use the weight of the car. Put a jack under the bastard when you have the inside bolts on.

genius. Thankyou!

I always thought you just shove an allen key in the top of the ball joint to stop it from spinning while tightening but obviously it's not there for that???

payaya wrote:

destinationtoby wrote:

dstocks wrote:Use the weight of the car. Put a jack under the bastard when you have the inside bolts on.

genius. Thankyou!

I always thought you just shove an allen key in the top of the ball joint to stop it from spinning while tightening but obviously it's not there for that???

Your thinking of droplinks.