Just make sure the ball is not scored and that it is round. I have
disassembled some that were in very bad shape. Also make sure it moves
fairly smoothly through its range of movement. And DON'T tighten it too
much!!!!!!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Teesun68" <teesun68@cadvision.com>
To: "Matt Silvey" <matt12@rcip.com>
Cc: "Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: Ball Joints
> I'm in the process of re-doing my suspension and a pleasant surprise was
> that the upper ball joint is adjustable. A spring, seat and an exterior
> adjustment mechanism. Cool!! Mine was not work at all - so just new grease
> and I'm back in business. No such luck on the lower side :( - $$$.
>
> Cheers...Michael
> '68 1600 in pieces
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt Silvey" <matt12@rcip.com>
> To: "Roadster Mail List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>; "RWM"
> <RWM@rwmann.com>
> Sent: May 9, 2001 10:25 PM
> Subject: RE: Ball Joints
>
>
> > Bob,
> >
> > I believe the ball joints are the same for the 1600 and the 2000. Also,
> as
> > far as I know, they are interchangeable bor all years sof the 311. They
> are
> > available, but very pricey. I just replaced mine (got them from Rallye
> > Enterprises). Uppers are about $125 (each) and lowers were about $130
> > (each).
> >
> > Matt
> > '70 1600
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of RWM
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 1:26 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Ball Joints
> >
> >
> > Passed inspection again, but reaching some limits.
> > Are ball joints still available for '69 2000s?
> > What level of interchangeability among the years/models?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > - Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
> > --
> > R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. > Airline Industry Analysis and Consulting
> > Port Washington, NY 11050 > tel 516-944-0900, fax 516-944-7280
> > mailto:info@RWMann.com > URL http://www.RWMann.com/
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