[TR] [NET] Ball joint fitment

[David Friedlander]

Hey Tom;

It's pretty ridiculous and SO unnecessary to have this problem.
They've shortened the threaded length of the ball joint so that
it's too short for the hardware they've supplied to be used.

Another solution is to drill the cotter pin hole closer to the end of
the 'stem.'

In trying to tighten the nut, I have screwed up the threads trying
to make things work. You'd think I'd learn by now. SO now I have
to repair the 9/16-18 UNF threads before I can continue. No, I
haven't tried the driver's side yet. Don't know why that would be
different but we'll see soon enough. Nor have I called TRF. I'd be
QUITE surprised if anything they could tell me would change anything.
I do plan on letting them know of this issue when I get a chance, but not
with hopes of them solving my issue for me. I wonder if the ball joints
supplied by other suppliers are identical to these or if they're made as
the originals were. This ought to be a no-brainer, but....

Dave



On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 7:44 AM, Tom Mulligan <nute_shop at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I notice that Moss has evaded the problem by supplying a nylock nut, not
> that i would recommend using it. I don't think I would leave the washer off
> either.  I suppose that you could use a thinner washer or file the castle
> slot a bit. Is the issue the same on both sides? Have you checked with TRF?
> Tom
>
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> *From:* NET <net-bounces at newenglandtriumphs.org> on behalf of David
> Friedlander via NET <net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:24 PM
> *To:* New England Triumphs; TR3 Triumphs
> *Subject:* [NET] Ball joint fitment
>
> Hey all ~
>
> Anyone else had trouble mounting TRF's ball joint 200272 to the upper
> control arms?
>
> http://trf.zeni.net/TR2-TR3GB/154.php?s_wt=1366&s_ht=768
> <http://trf.zeni.net/TR2-TR3GB/154.php?s_wt=1366&s_ht=768>
> TR2, TR3 Glove Box Companion: :(page 154) - zeni.net
> <http://trf.zeni.net/TR2-TR3GB/154.php?s_wt=1366&s_ht=768>
> trf.zeni.net
> front suspension—fulcrum pins, ball joints, vertical links, trunnions, and
> wishbones, tr2, tr3
>
>
> Moss' diagram is, of course, much more complete:
>
> http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?
> PlateIndexID=29136&SortOrder=230
>
> <http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29136&SortOrder=230>
> MossMotors.com - Restoration Parts And Accessories For ...
> <http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29136&SortOrder=230>
> www.mossmotors.com
> Note: Polyurethane will not deteriorate from the effects of ozone, is far
> more wear resistant than rubber, and eliminates 90% of suspension
> deflection, yet provides a ...
>
> I have compared my old ball joints to the new ones and find that the
> shaft stem (to the upper control arms) of the new ones is 0.110 shorter
> than the old ones. While TRF does include the "correct mounting
> hardware,"
> the shorter stem length means the only way to secure the castle nut with
> a
> cotter pin onto the shorter length stem is to NOT use the included 9/16"
> washer. Is this a problem?
>
> Perhaps a thinner washer would help.... Or i could jump on the ratchet
> wrench with a cheater bar....
>
> Anyone?
>
> Dave
>
>
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