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dave r - 12/10/09 at 03:44 PM

just a possibly silly question
why do most people seem to use maxi balljoints when there must be something more readily available and more modern ???
i am looking for something to fit sierra uprights
dave


big_wasa - 12/10/09 at 04:03 PM

Do a search but there is an Alfa ball joint that fits with out reaming the upright but it does need a spacer under the nut as the tapper is longer than the maxi.

hope that helps

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[Edited on 12/10/09 by big_wasa]


MikeRJ - 12/10/09 at 06:11 PM

Just be careful when choosing balljoints from other applications that they are suitable for the direction of the loads. Anything from the bottom arm of a McPherson strut type suspension is likely not suitable.


dave r - 12/10/09 at 07:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
Just be careful when choosing balljoints from other applications that they are suitable for the direction of the loads. Anything from the bottom arm of a McPherson strut type suspension is likely not suitable.


i realise that but wasnt the maxi ball joint loaded opposite to our aplication in its original one ?