shagged lower balljoints

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 9 Apr 2014, 9:14 am

#988236

Hi guys,I have noticed my lower ball joints are floppy jaloopy and have been in the car for maybe two years.its got me stumped why they are stuffed already..I thought they should have lasted a lot longer then this...do I need the longer travel ones or std type..

Cheers
Fabo

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 9 Apr 2014, 9:23 am

#988237

You may have to up-grade to K&L, Chris. 😏

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 9 Apr 2014, 9:26 am

#988238

Wow, mine are still good after 15 years of racing.

Were they put in the correct way with the gaps in ball joint lining up with marks on the arms ?
Did you setup the front suspension so the ball joints weren't at the end of their travel at full suspension compression ?
What brand of ball joint did you use ?

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 9 Apr 2014, 10:58 am

#988244

HappyDaze wrote:You may have to up-grade to K&L, Chris. 😏

Nnooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!l what u talking about,I seem to have seen the no#8 has hiem joint/no longer swing axle,lol😂

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 9 Apr 2014, 11:08 am

#988245

Craig Torrens wrote:Wow, mine are still good after 15 years of racing.

Were they put in the correct way with the gaps in ball joint lining up with marks on the arms ? Not sure but the they move forward and back 90 to the tube on the trailing arms

Did you setup the front suspension so the ball joints weren't at the end of their travel at full suspension compression ? Shop just pressed them in.did not know that u can press them in any different angle...I'll go have a looksie...
What brand of ball joint did you use ? Would not have a clue..

Fabo...

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Apr 2014, 11:25 am

#988247

If aligned properly, as Craig said, they should last for years. Quality of the joint is my opinion. Even some German joints are crap. I use specifically Febi with gold anodising, the silver cad plated ones can cause issues even though branded Febi.

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Apr 2014, 11:26 am

#988248

Also on B/J front ends, the shock length and suspension height/bumpstop arrangement is imperitive for handling AND longevity

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 9 Apr 2014, 11:47 am

#988249

cnfabo wrote:
HappyDaze wrote:You may have to up-grade to K&L, Chris. 😏
Nnooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!l what u talking about,I seem to have seen the no#8 has hiem joint/no longer swing axle,lol😂

Half right, Chris....I've replaced the link pins with rod-ends [to give camber adjustment], but the rear end is definately swing-axle.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 9 Apr 2014, 1:22 pm

#988255

matberry wrote:Also on B/J front ends, the shock length and suspension height/bumpstop arrangement is imperitive for handling AND longevity

I think I must of got crap ones also..where do I buy the good ones

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 9 Apr 2014, 2:44 pm

#988270

HappyDaze wrote:
cnfabo wrote:
HappyDaze wrote:You may have to up-grade to K&L, Chris. 😏
Nnooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!l what u talking about,I seem to have seen the no#8 has hiem joint/no longer swing axle,lol😂
Half right, Chris....I've replaced the link pins with rod-ends [to give camber adjustment], but the rear end is definately swing-axle...its a funny hump day today😂
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Apr 2014, 4:47 pm

#988281

cnfabo wrote:
matberry wrote:Also on B/J front ends, the shock length and suspension height/bumpstop arrangement is imperitive for handling AND longevity
I think I must of got crap ones also..where do I buy the good ones

Vintage Vee Dub Supplies 02 97891777

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

PAZZAN Wolfsburg Wizard

592 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 9 Apr 2014, 4:59 pm

#988284

yep👍 swing axle that dosn't swing any more👍

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 9 Apr 2014, 5:09 pm

#988286

cnfabo wrote:...its a funny hump day today😂
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No idea what you mean...🙅

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 9 Apr 2014, 5:14 pm

#988287

PAZZAN wrote:yep👍 swing axle that dosn't swing any more👍

No idea what you mean...😂

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!