ball joint bolts

[trick-kit]

Originally Posted by vetteman1355

Maybe Spud from Saturn uses some sort of step bolt, as surely this has come has come to light before if this is the way he produces them ??

Nigel

It would probably be cheaper to throw the parts away and cut new ones to the correct size than source step bolts to rectify the problem.

If the wishbone plates aren't welded in situe, the easiest option is to return them for the correct items, failing that stepped inserts would be the next best option (drilling the ball joint out would leave very little material around the bolt hole, which could lead to premature failure), as you don't want the ball joint to move under load, the main body hole already has a large clearence value on it.

TK

[vetteman1355]

Thanks for the offer to replace the parts Andrew, but I don't think it is a big deal to make up step washers for the three sets of wishbones we have, I am hoping to pick up a lathe soon as I used to be a toolmaker before I got into real estate so it is simple job for me.

I was just not sure if there were some special bolts you guys were using over there

Cheers
Nigel

[baz-r]

weld up the hold grind back and redrill the holes simples