Re: UPDATE : Removing tie rod Ball Joints

[Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>]

On Wed, 18 Nov 1998 Daniel1312@aol.com wrote:

> I have to disagree with Peter.  At least in England (otherwise known by some
> as the 'old country'), the tie rod end is also known as a tie rod ball joint
> or a track rod end or track rod end ball joint.

No wonder we over here are so confused after reading UK-written repair
manuals :-)

> A king pin is never something that might be called a ball joint.

No, but the ball joint replaced the kingpin design (at least the upper and
lower ends of it).

A little too late unfortunately...

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
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