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06-22-2008, 09:36 AM
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Lots of times we seem to focus downstream of where the actual primary failure occurred---I feel in this occurrence that the possibility exists that the upper failed first and then that the lower broke off at the stud.
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06-22-2008, 12:12 PM
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Not that we will "solve it hear" but the lower is what supports the weight of the vehicle at all times, the upper just "holds" the steering spindle in place, my bet would be the lower failed first.
Does anyone have a part number and/or manufacturere of the ball joints?
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06-22-2008, 12:14 PM
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one day i will learn to spell i hope, here instead of hear, there instead of their, to, instead of two, know instead of no, yes I am bored today
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06-22-2008, 05:16 PM
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06-22-2008, 05:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Clayton
Lots of times we seem to focus downstream of where the actual primary failure occurred---I feel in this occurrence that the possibility exists that the upper failed first and then that the lower broke off at the stud.
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Jerry,
The upper ball joint pulled out. I don't see any way this could happen if the lower ball joint didn't shear off first.
Thanks,
Kenm2560
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06-22-2008, 09:51 PM
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Well I see the possibility of at least 3 ways
Wrong application for type of ball joint
Steering load
Brake torque load
Combination of steering and brake forces
Binding in upper shaft
In the pictures it looks like the steering arm has been moved to the short location--this will increase the loading on the tie rod which is broken---if this happened first the wheel would turn out from the load and could rip out or break either ball joint
Not trying to be a smart ie but -------
Jerry
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06-22-2008, 09:58 PM
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Ken, I did not realize you had done so much body damage until I looked at your photobucket. I'm sorry for your lose.................
May I suggest Kens Auto Body in Yuba City. He did a great job in repairing my old spf. Good luck with it and we missed your at the breakfast this weekend.
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06-23-2008, 06:16 PM
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Jerry,
The steering arm bent and then broke. From the pictures it looks like it bent around the lower shock mount after the lower ball joint sheared off. The tie rod end has been in that location for about 8 months. There were no marks from anything hitting and there was no tire rub on sharp turns. It did not happen during hard turning or braking. The ball joints were the ones that came with the car (about 1400 miles on them). Here are some pictures of the broken steering arm.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...4187/002-1.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...4187/003-1.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...4187/004-2.jpg
Thanks, for the input.
Kenm2560
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Originally Posted by Jerry Clayton
Well I see the possibility of at least 3 ways
Wrong application for type of ball joint
Steering load
Brake torque load
Combination of steering and brake forces
Binding in upper shaft
In the pictures it looks like the steering arm has been moved to the short location--this will increase the loading on the tie rod which is broken---if this happened first the wheel would turn out from the load and could rip out or break either ball joint
Not trying to be a smart ie but -------
Jerry
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06-23-2008, 06:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thudmaster
Ken, I did not realize you had done so much body damage until I looked at your photobucket. I'm sorry for your lose.................
May I suggest Kens Auto Body in Yuba City. He did a great job in repairing my old spf. God luck with it and we missed your at the breakfast this weekend.
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Hi Ed,
Sorry I missed you. I was there for a little while and talked to a few people. I did not stay for breakfast, had to get back and work on the car. The worst part was after I got it out of the trailer I found more damage. The left exhaust header had been hit by the wheel and bent.
It was nice seeing all those Cobras. It seems like a good group of people. I hope you guys had a nice breakfast.
Thanks,
Kenm2560
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06-24-2008, 07:00 PM
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Lower left front ball joint...
Turns out mine was dry (1000 miles) ...replaced ...runs smooth and quiet...
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11-17-2008, 04:23 PM
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Greasing ball joints
I've been looking around the "Search" function for some information re greasing the upper and lower ball joints
Seems when I push in a substantial amount of grease it still wants to take more.
I've been watching for grease to creep out under the rubber cup...Is there a possibility of overgreasing those fittings or do you just keep pushing in the grease until it starts coming out from around the rubber cup.
Probably a silly question but I don't want to screw things up and have to replace parts with only 4000 + miles on them.
Thanks for the input...
Ivan #2450
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11-17-2008, 04:25 PM
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grease er up until you start to see grease, then wipe excess off. you'll prob have to clean it off again after you get some suspension movement.
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11-17-2008, 04:53 PM
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If your boots gets tight with grease that is enough, you do not need it oozing everywhere.
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11-17-2008, 04:58 PM
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Thanks folks,
I appreciate the quick answers while it's still up on the rack...Looks like I have to pull the front wheels to get at that top zerk so back to work.
Ivan #2450
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11-17-2008, 05:26 PM
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Ken, glad to your OK it could have been worst. Hope your back on the road soon.
Peter
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