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Re-Using Balljoint

scootz - 14/12/16 at 01:45 PM

So, you've switched off for a mo, and inserted a balljoint through the wrong side of the wishbone!

I've pressed it back out - can I re-use it and put it back in (the right side!).

bonzoronnie - 14/12/16 at 01:50 PM

If there is no damage to the joints taper or rubber boot, I can see no reason as to why you cant re-use the joint.

nick205 - 14/12/16 at 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by bonzoronnie
If there is no damage to the joints taper or rubber boot, I can see no reason as to why you cant re-use the joint.

I'd say the same TBH if you've not damaged the taper or boot then I'd refit the right way.

r1_pete - 14/12/16 at 02:58 PM

Again I see no reason why not, it hasn't started to bed in (or wear out if you prefer) so no reason not to re seat it the right way round.

britishtrident - 14/12/16 at 04:19 PM

You mean the type that a serated shoulder that is pressed into the wishbone ? ----just use a permanent grade of Loctite

scootz - 14/12/16 at 05:31 PM

One of these...

... and I'd just refitted them before reading your post.

Should I remove and refit.. again... with loctite?

britishtrident - 14/12/16 at 07:32 PM

If it is snug just leave it be.

[Edited on 14/12/16 by britishtrident]

scootz - 14/12/16 at 07:42 PM

Cheers!

wylliezx9r - 14/12/16 at 07:48 PM

Driving an Elise now scootz or a vx220 maybe ?

scootz - 15/12/16 at 08:26 AM

Yeah - back to a Lotus

b14wrc - 21/12/16 at 12:13 PM

I miss my Elise some times....

Any photos Scootz?

I did all my wishbones about 6 months before selling mine, I found they had to be pressed in with quite a bit of force so should be fine.

[Edited on 21/12/16 by b14wrc]