Wow those balljoint shocks on a link pin beam hack is really something else.
States::::Replace the balljoints and tie rod ends while you're down there.
Do these need to be off a latter model? Or are they just saying best change them since you are working on them anyway???
Joel ·
That doesn't apply in your case.
Its for overseas where they got Balljoint front ends in 66 but kept the early tierod ends till 69.
They just make the spindles to take the late tierod ends so they only have to make one model of drop spindle instead of two.
novasmic ·
thanks again joel....i thought it would be much harder.....
novasmic ·
Joel wrote:That doesn't apply in your case.
Its for overseas where they got Balljoint front ends in 66 but kept the early tierod ends till 69.
They just make the spindles to take the late tierod ends so they only have to make one model of drop spindle instead of two.
Just for my info :
Whats the pros & cons of an adjustable front beam over drop spindles?
Regards
Terry
sander288 ·
Adjustable Beam
Pro: Adjustable
Con: Non-reversible
Con: Can affect the steering/ suspension geometry and detract from ride quality
Drop Spindles
Pro: Suspension and steering geometry unaffected
Pro: Completely reversible
Pro: If you don't have discs you can get spindles that have caliper mounts
Con: Some spindles are of questionable quality
Con: Non-adjustable
Con: (depending on how you look at it) widens track of vehicle by about 1inch
Thats all i've got at the minute; theres probs more on the beam that I haven't thought of
Cheers
Shaun
novasmic ·
well put, thanks.
Well, i think i will go the drop spindles, can you help with the size tyres i would need to buy with these 2.5" spindles.
The rims i brought are 5 spoke EMPI 5.5w 15" just not real sure what size tyres i should run.
Last thing i want is them scrubbing out.
Terry..
vwo60 ·
Looks like he got some weld in his slag inclusion.