Steering Knuckle
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: NC
Steering Knuckle
Just finished rebuilding one side of the front end and noticed the stops on the steering knuckle and the lower control arm don't line up properly. How 'aligned' are they supposed to be? The knuckle's stop is almost 3/8" lower than the one on the control arm. I had replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Ball joint problem? They are Spicer. Say, are u supposed to grease the ball joint studs before torqueing the nuts? This a 72 frame off project...
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Racer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 391
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From: NC
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 391
Likes: 2
From: NC
Here's a pic of the right side steering stops. They align very well. I did smear a little lube on the studs first on this side, but really don't think that would allow 3/8" more travel on those tappered studs. I guess I'll just start over with new ball joints on the driver's side and see what happens.
Here's a progress pic of the frame off...
Here's a progress pic of the frame off...
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Burning Brakes
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From: Stratford Ontario
I would put the wheels on and let the front sit on the ground. In the last pic it looks like the A-arm on the drivers side is hanging down lower than the other side. That may be what your seeing as difference between sides. Im not fully clear at what your worried about on the ball joint position. Your almost where mine was when I bought it 1 1/2 years ago. Looks great keep at it. Put a cuss jar near it and every time you swear throw a quarter in, when your done you will have enough money to pay for another one allready restored. Keep us posted.
