swivel ball install questions

[veefly]

Changing the swivel balls on a 1998 disco 1. Putting on swivel balls that are redrilled for new lift. Have only changed out one side so far. Have a few questions before I start on the other side.
Will it make a different in preload if the redrilled swivel balls are crome colored and the old ones are dark grey. And should there be play in the assembly at the lower swivel pin. I check the other side(one that I have not taken apart) and it also has some play.

Thanks.

 

[ptschram]

Chrome versus teflon won't matter. The lower bearings must be tight. You will be far further ahead if you replace the bushings, pins and bearings.

 

[veefly]

Thanks,

Figured it meant they were worn and needed to be replaced.

 

[ptschram]

I have all the parts you'll need to put it back together again in stock. Swivel pins, bushings, lower bearings, gaskets, seals, shims...

 

[RoverRideAlong]

I have all the parts you'll need to put it back together again in stock. Swivel pins, bushings, lower bearings, gaskets, seals, shims...

PT, just out of curiosity what would this set-up run a fella' for both sides? PM me

 

[enjoi1968]

post up a price too for those of us that are curious.

 

[Steve Rupp]

Changing the swivel balls on a 1998 disco 1. Putting on swivel balls that are redrilled for new lift. Have only changed out one side so far. Have a few questions before I start on the other side.
Will it make a different in preload if the redrilled swivel balls are crome colored and the old ones are dark grey. And should there be play in the assembly at the lower swivel pin. I check the other side(one that I have not taken apart) and it also has some play.

Thanks.

One rover to another is never the same. Don't assume the same set of shims is going to give you the same preload.