Top ball joint rivit hole diameter
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Top ball joint rivit hole diameter
Will someone tell me the diameter of the hole in the UCA for the rivit to attach the ball joint I want to drill out the factory rivit and need to know the hole diameter to get the right drill bit. Thank you and please respond
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If the ball joint is going to be replaced, use a sharp chisel, or air chisel and cut the heads of the rivets off. Then, take the appropriate size punch, and knock the rivet out of the controll arm & ball joint. That way, you dont have to worry about the bit deflecting or drilled off center and damaging the control arm.
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If the ball joint is going to be replaced, use a sharp chisel, or air chisel and cut the heads of the rivets off. Then, take the appropriate size punch, and knock the rivet out of the controll arm & ball joint. That way, you dont have to worry about the bit deflecting or drilled off center and damaging the control arm.
This will take much of the grip off the rivet shank and will allow easier removal
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Not a direct answer to your question, but you may find post #19 in the following thread helpful.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-overhaul.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-overhaul.html
