Better D1 Ball Joints
- Thread starter BrianT
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Ball joints??? Do you mean tie rod ends???
The Disco I does not use ball joints, the swivel ball pivots on a Railco bush and "pin"... but steering rods have replaceable "tie rod ends" that can be acquired with grease fittings.
The Disco I does not use ball joints, the swivel ball pivots on a Railco bush and "pin"... but steering rods have replaceable "tie rod ends" that can be acquired with grease fittings.
Ball-Joints?
Guess I am stuck in the old days of working on my old beater Beetle so that ole term stuck with me.
Took me a while to find my new ends cause I was looking for ball-joints in the online catalog. doh! Just make sure when you order them that you get the correct handed thread for each side...I think the tie-rod actually uses two right-hand threads...please someone correct me if I am wrong (relating to the 97 DI to be exact). I can't remember which is a shame cause I just did mine 3 months ago!
Jen
Guess I am stuck in the old days of working on my old beater Beetle so that ole term stuck with me.
Took me a while to find my new ends cause I was looking for ball-joints in the online catalog. doh! Just make sure when you order them that you get the correct handed thread for each side...I think the tie-rod actually uses two right-hand threads...please someone correct me if I am wrong (relating to the 97 DI to be exact). I can't remember which is a shame cause I just did mine 3 months ago! Jen
DiscoJen said:
I don't think they use the phrase "import car parts" enough on their homepage.
I'm not really clear on what they sell.
LOL, true about their website! It didn't used to be that way, it was a little more classy and didn't scream the word "cheap" at you. They got a new website guru a few months ago I think and all the Dirt Cheap deals with Hank the dog as a mascot came into effect then. Kinda embarassing cause it makes me look like I love cheap parts...I'm not cheap, I'm frugal. lol
They actually have a good selection and Gallagher is the man to talk to. Helped me out of many a bind. Damn I sound like a Motorcars pimp! I'll get off my box now. hehe
They actually have a good selection and Gallagher is the man to talk to. Helped me out of many a bind. Damn I sound like a Motorcars pimp!
I'll get off my box now. hehe
I mentioned in another thread I've been buying greasable one's from DAP since about '81, only a problem with one out of dozens I've bought, which Al immediately replaced.