Apparently, there is a liner inside of the spherical bearing. A type of
self-lubricating Teflon. I may also seal the top of the ball joint with
some type of rubber boot to keep sand and dirt from settling into the upper
"cup". Here's a description of the patent.
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5011738/description.html
From: Canley Classics [mailto:info@canleyclassics.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 8:12 AM
To: parrotthead01@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit
The bearing surface is PTFE.
Regards
----- Original Message -----
From: parrotthead01@comcast.net
To: Canley <mailto:info@canleyclassics.com> Classics
Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit
I there Teflon in there as a bearing surface?
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From: "Canley Classics"
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:21:12 +0100
To: Daniel Parrott<parrotthead01@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit
No lubrication required.
Regards
----- Original Message -----
From: Daniel Parrott <mailto:parrotthead01@comcast.net>
To: info@canleyclassics.com
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 6:16 PM
Subject: Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit
http://www.canleyclassics.com/image.pl?file=../data/uploadedpics/catkit1.jpg
I purchased this suspension kit a couple of months ago and am about to start
the installation. I do have a question. Does the lower ball joint require
lubrication and if so, how do I do it?
Thanks.
Dan Parrott
Savannah, Ga
1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ"
1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph"
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