Mat-d-Rat
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posted on 7/12/02 at 02:40 PM |
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Cortina ball joint to Sierra hub
Is the bolt on the Cortina bottom ball joint (as sold by lolocost) the same size for the Sierra bottom hub hole? I'm building a Robin Hood Exmo, and
am working on some new front suspension so not many of the hoodies know this. Also I'm trying to work out what size tubing I should use for the
suspension (From reading 22x2.64mm)?
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charlie
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posted on 7/12/02 at 03:10 PM |
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The cortina balljoint does not fit into the sierra hub. You will need to have the bottom hole in the hub drilled to accept the cortina balljoint.
I think MK do this although Ive never been able to contact them. There is another place that does it but Ill have to look for the name. I think they
supply the hubs drilled for about £55. Youll also need to get an insert for the top of the hub and I think your talking about £60 for that. Ill look
for the name of that company and get back to you.
charlie
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charlie
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posted on 7/12/02 at 03:14 PM |
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The email address is
Info@locostmechandise.7p.com
charlie
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interestedparty
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posted on 7/12/02 at 05:15 PM |
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I understand that MK drill Sierra hubs to accommodate MAXI ball joints, not Cortina. I believe the bolt pattern (2, not 4) on the Maxi is different to
the Cortina balljoint so you may well require new/modified wishbones (but I might well be wrong)
John
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James
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posted on 10/12/02 at 05:00 PM |
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Do tapers come in standard sizes?
Is there a standard defined for tapered drill bits? Or is it done with angles or ratios (ie, breadth:length) or something?
Only reason I ask is I'd consider buying the right tool (bit) if I knew what size I needed.
What size is need for the Cortina/Maxi etc?
Thanks,
James
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chrisg
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posted on 10/12/02 at 07:19 PM |
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I've seen it done with an old ball joint taper and grinding paste, takes forever BUT if you use a tapered drill use a depth stop cos if you go too
far the uprights scrap!
Cheers
Chris
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Mat-d-Rat
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posted on 14/12/02 at 01:08 PM |
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Is there any bottom balljoint similar to the cortina style that fits the Sierra upright then?
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Mat-d-Rat
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posted on 15/12/02 at 07:41 PM |
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Has anyone used an early Astra Ball joint? These are suppose to be the same size?
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