Ball Joint or King/Link?

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 11:17 am

#29930

Trying to decide between getting a new lowered eraly beam or cut and weld a late framehead to allow use of the late (ball joint) lowered beam I already have...

Any suggestions?

I want discs up front so there's an easy reason for the ball joint front end, and as I said I already have one of those.

Will be for street use and pretty low.

Matt

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 12:15 pm

#29938

I would weld the new bulkhead onto the chassis and use the Ball joint front end... at least you can adjust the camber with this type.

You wont have to buy an adaptor kit either, so you can fit the discs. Only problem is you have to find a good bulkhead and some one to weld it on for you.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 12:34 pm

#29939

I have the good framehead from a '70 pan, have the good adjustable ball joint beam and discs and also the person to weld it and have the engineeer approve it....

has anyone seen how well ball joints stand up when exposed to the weather?

Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 2:33 pm

#29954

Mine are fine! On both the notch and the bug! Bug is of the pan at the moment, but all front end looks really good, even after being in the whether for a while!

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 2:49 pm

#29957

I agree with unity. They're kind of exposed to the weather anyway and as long as your rubber boots on them are in good condition then you won't have any hassles,
cheers,
Cam

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 3:36 pm

#29972

Matt

has anyone seen how well ball joints stand up when exposed to the weather?

Please explain
They seem to last OK on a Stock VW
unless the rubber breaks or rips and dust n dirt get into them
whats your concerns ???

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 6:46 pm

#30011

Please explain? Hey hope you aren't gonna vote that way... lol

Well they aren't protected from the bottom but these also won't have any sheet metal above them.... A bit concerned about the effect of the sun on the rubbers....

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Mar 2003, 8:04 pm

#30026

should'nt be a prob dude, they would get up that much friction moving about anyway sunlight would be nothing in comparison. If you're really concerned just keep them maintained with some talcom powder.

Cam