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 Snap Crackle Bang
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| posted on December 29th, 2009 at 01:34 PM |
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Superbug Steering Connecting Rod - rebuildable?
Hi,
I'm in the middle of replacing the bushes, ball joints and tie rods in my 73 L bug. (It's got a 3 bolt front end).
I can detect a small amount of play in the ball joint at the end of the connecting rod which connects to the steering box. The other end, (which
connects to the idler arm) is a little stiff. Is it possible to get new joints fitted to the ends of the connecting rod, or should I start searching
for another rod?
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 vw54
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| posted on December 29th, 2009 at 01:50 PM |
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do u mean the drag link dont buy chinese they only last 6 months if that
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Snap Crackle Bang
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| posted on December 29th, 2009 at 01:54 PM |
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The Gregory's manual calls it a "steering connecting rod" in page 132, but yeah it could be called a drag link.
If I could replace the ball joints mine would be fine.
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1303Steve
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| posted on December 29th, 2009 at 02:11 PM |
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Hi
I don't think Ive ever seen one wear out the ball joints, the ball joints are not replaceable.
Steve
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Snap Crackle Bang
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| posted on December 29th, 2009 at 03:41 PM |
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The rubber boot was missing, so that explains the wear.
I guess I'll be looking for a replacement.
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