Zero Wishbones

[femster87]

i remember being told this are handed. can anybody please tell me how to identify which is which. Also how did people manage to knock the oil seals back into the upright without damaging it

thanks

[Shaft]

i remember being told this are handed. can anybody please tell me how to identify which is which. Also how did people manage to knock the oil seals back into the upright without damaging it

thanks

 

Hi Femster,

Your correct mate, but the only handed wishbones are the rear uppers. Fit the lower rears first, then the uprights to the bottom wishbone and then as you fit the rear tops it will become apparent if you have them the wrong side as the holes will be a mile out. Also they fit with the shockmount facing upwards.

See my build pics for a guide, most pics have tips and reasons written below them.

With regard to fitting the oilseals, simply tap them in using a piece of flat clean timber between the seal and your (small) hammer. Just ensure it starts true and tap it in evenly.

HTH,

Nick.

[femster87]

thanks nick

Hi Femster,

Your correct mate, but the only handed wishbones are the rear uppers. Fit the lower rears first, then the uprights to the bottom wishbone and then as you fit the rear tops it will become apparent if you have them the wrong side as the holes will be a mile out. Also they fit with the shockmount facing upwards.

See my build pics for a guide, most pics have tips and reasons written below them.

With regard to fitting the oilseals, simply tap them in using a piece of flat clean timber between the seal and your (small) hammer. Just ensure it starts true and tap it in evenly.

HTH,

Nick.

[femster87]

Another question, thought i'll use same thread. when fitting the upper rear wishbone. the left-hand is too long and fouls the bulkhead cross member. I was thinking of shortening the bolt. but how much thread but you have on the bolt for iva.cheers

femi

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The bolt should be showing 2 threads past the nyloc nut. Its very close to the bulkhead I seem to remember from my build.

 

HTH

 

Marcus

[MarkBzero]

I had to cut my bolts to fit don't make the same mistake as me wrecking the nyloc (too much heat and technically should only be used once)use a dummy nut first to protect the nyloc and clean the thread when cutting.

Regards

Mark