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Donster

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Rear swaying mystery solved
« on: June 25, 2011, 07:55:13 pm »
Actually figured it out all by myself  ;D
Lower rear right ball joint has got at least 1/2 inch play! Completely worn out.

Anybody know where the best place is to get them?

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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2011, 08:28:01 pm »
Disregard, found brand new ones (set of 2) at www.worldsuspension.com for $27.00 with free shipping

Next question: Anyone know how hard they are to replace? Anything I need to pay attention to?

As usual, much obliged for any hints or tips

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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2011, 08:29:12 pm »
I got mine at Advance
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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2011, 08:34:14 pm »
Quote from: 85GT on June 25, 2011, 08:29:12 pm
I got mine at Advance

Thanks, but when I called, they told me 5-8 days, as they don't have them right now, which I found strange, but hey, mine are on the way.

You back in town next week?

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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2011, 08:42:26 pm »
Did you check to see where they're made? Wouldn't want china crap on your suspension (Chinese made ball joints have been known to break).
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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2011, 09:03:55 pm »
The best place to get them is from Rodney Dickman. You can trust his.
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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2011, 10:10:43 am »
Quote from: TopNotch on June 25, 2011, 09:03:55 pm
The best place to get them is from Rodney Dickman. You can trust his.


Thanks, I went and ordered a set from him too. I'll install whichever one arrives first. Has anyone installed these before?
Any tricks, special tools I need to make it easier?

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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2011, 09:05:54 pm »
IIRC you have to drill out the rivits. They are rivited in. Also I have a set sitting in my shop(lower a arms) I will take a picture for you or you can have to practice on.
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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2011, 08:01:02 am »
Quote from: bristowb on June 26, 2011, 09:05:54 pm
IIRC you have to drill out the rivits. They are rivited in. Also I have a set sitting in my shop(lower a arms) I will take a picture for you or you can have to practice on.


Much obliged

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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2011, 09:08:17 am »
Replaced both rear balljoints while I was at it and took care of my achsle shaft gaskets and a new dog bone also - What a difference!
Rides really smooth now.


She also needs new engine mounts, old ones are really torn up. But first I need a new A/C compressor and drier.
That's my July project  ;D

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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2011, 09:18:39 am »
Don, I hope these problems aren't on the 85? 
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Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2011, 09:29:32 am »
No no, except for an idle problem right after starting, the 85 is fine. It's something I wanted to ask at the next meeting anyways.
But right now, since Anne and I couldn't find a decent V6 Notchie, I've recommitted to getting the 84 to the best I can with my limited resources/knowledge, and I think I'm doing fine. Anne still loves her 'lil "Dukie", which keeps me happy  ;D

Once air is working, she will finally get a paint-job and hopefully that will be it for a while.

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