Bottom Balljoint Thread

[Guest dh38429]

Both my lower balljoints seem to have very little thread protruding through the bottom of the hub, and I can't work out why, any ideas anyone? Hopefully theres a link to an image somewhere below which will demonstrate the problem more clearly. You may also notice that theres not much thread showing through the track rod end either. Car is a wishbone 2B of 2001 vintage, hubs are off of a 1600 Sapphire if it makes any difference.

Cheers in advance.

 

DelBoy

 

http://s697.photobucket.com/albums/vv338/D...yofDSC00050.jpg

[Joel]

From memory, that looks about right - or the same as mine at least anyway You might have to do without the washer.

[Guest old_timbo]

Track Rod looks OK, but the Nylock is not doing much on the ball joint. What washer are you using with it? Looks a bit thick. Its not a spring washer is it? Some people have had these nuts come loose with nasty effect, so I think the recomendation is to drill a hole and wire lock them. Not easy though as the nut is relatively soft in comparison with the ball joint.

 

Tim

[Guest woolly]

yes ball joint needs attention. is the original nut a bit thinner.

 

woolly

[Guest dh38429]

Cheers for the replies so far guys. It's a plain washer under the nyloc on the balljoint, even so it's quite a thick one! Even if I replaced it with a much thinner one I doubt I'd be able to get 2 (or is it 3?) threads showing like Mr SVA is going to want to see.

As far as I can remember that is the original nyloc on there, I've tried to find some thinner nylocs but so far I've not had any luck.

Does there have to be a washer there?

 

DelBoy

[Guest Leaner]

Hi Delboy you shouldnt need washers under ur nuts !!! but as said try and drill thro and fit a splitpin if possible but iv got to say iv never had a problem with mine .

 

Bernie

[Les Welsher]

I would use a thinner washer then drill and pin the nut also drill and pin the ball joint flange to the wishbone as both have been known to come undone on more than one occasion

 

Les

[Guest dh38429]

Drilling and inserting a pin sounds like it might be the ideal answer, however, doesn't that mean that I won't be able to re-fit the SVA friendly plastic nut cover?

[fry61]

Drill right thru & use a spring roll pin thingy--can supply a few if you require.

[Guest dh38429]

Cheers for the offer of the Roll pins, I'll have a look at it over the weekend and I'll give you a shout on Monday if I decide to go for it.

 

Cheers

 

Delby

[Grizzly]

Hi Delboy,

If you can get some rubberised nut covers (instead of the plastic variety) they should still fit over anyway.

These little beggars (the ball joints and the nuts) will be replaced on mine every 12 months.

I know some people have had no bother, but I've had two nasty incidents already. All explained on my website.

Good luck with the test.

[Guest dh38429]

Cheers for the tip about the rubberised nut covers Grizzly, I'll try and track some down. I'm just off to check out your website and the 2 little "incidents" you've had.

 

Cheers

 

DelBoy

[NeilD]

self amalgamating tape will cover any edges for a lot less than nut covers.

 

s a tape

[Guest woolly]

you mentioned you could not find any thinner nuts here is a idea for you

 

http://www.stagonset.co.uk/fasteners?cart_...ts|(Type|T)#top

 

if you are to drill it please use a castellated nut and split pin or lock wire else how would you get it back together if you took it off.

 

where does that ball joint originate from.

 

woolly

[Guest chris brown]

where does that ball joint originate from.

 

woolly

Peugeot as far as I know. It is Quinton Hazel part Number QSJ972S (other suppliers will have other numbers). See the NW site here for more info.