In a message dated 7/11/03 9:29:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
gjbranch@comcast.net writes:
> As soon as I disconnected the shock arm from the kingpin trunnion, I
> noticed
> that I could move the fulcrum pin by rocking it forward. I could NOT do
> this
> with the shock arm connected though!! The pin had been banging around in
> it's
> threads and actually worn through the A-arm. Not a pretty sight.
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This is a very common problem. When you replace the A-arm, drill a hole for
a second zerk fitting on the other side. Then you can grease both ends. A
simple modification that can save a lot of trouble.
Allen Hefner
Phila. Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget (#51 FSP)
'75 MG Midget (The Project)
'99 Ford Contour SE Sport (24v V6)
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