[Spits] FW: Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit

[Daniel Parrott]

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 at canleyclassics.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 8:12 AM
To: parrotthead01 at comcast.net
Subject: Re: Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit

 

The bearing surface is PTFE.

 

Regards

----- Original Message ----- 

From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net 

To: Canley <mailto:info at 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 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Caterham type trunnionless front suspension kit

No lubrication required.

 

Regards

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Daniel Parrott <mailto:parrotthead01 at comcast.net>  

To: info at 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"