Re: Re: Front End Work

[Michael LeFevre <mdlefevre@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi fellas,
I would like to add to this thread that Mopar lower ball joints can have freeplay and be fully functional and safe according to Chrysler. If I recall the joint can have up to .070" play before deeming it worn out. I believe this info is in the service manuals.( I checked my 1968 Chrysler SM to confirm and even my 1976 SM allows .020" for the upper service limit. ) That doesn't mean you can't replace them but, you could save the money! FYI
Mike LeFevre

On Oct 27, 2011, Ollie <satellite1965@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Gary,
The best way to determine if the ball joints are bad is to jack the front
end off the ground until the tires clear a couple of inches. Put a pry bar
under the tire and pry up on it. Visually look at the ball joint and see if
there is movement in the joint itself. There should be none.
Yes, you can purchase just the rubber seals. The tie rod or ball joint must
be unbolted to to get the new rubber on.
Ollie
PS.. the "snowball effect" is one of the joys of working on our classic cars
!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary H.
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 9:39 AM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Front End Work

The ol' "one thing leads to another" effect! :D Good work Ollie.

That reminds me to ask what is the easiest way to check to determine if ball
joints are bad? Tips?

And if the ball joint itself is good but the rubber seal is deteriorated
from age, can you replace the rubber or do you need a whole new ball joint?

Thanks,
Gary H.


> -------Original Message-------
... the front clip is a
> 1964-1976 Plymouth Valiant. The disc brakes have been adapted from a
> 1976
> Volare.
>
> At first I started out to just replace the upper A frame bushings but it
> has snowed balled into completely re-bushing the entire front end. This
> includes the upper A frame, LCA, strut rod bushings, shocks and new
> torsion bars. All of the ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. are good.

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