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DavidSwedem 06-14-2014 09:57 AM

Ball joint control arm problem
 
I removed the ball joints from the control arms on my 914 1976. Used a pipe wrench, breaker bar and a lot of heat and they came off.

However on one of the control arms the tab for locating the ball joint when tightening the ball joint nut sheared off.

I guess I could weld on a new tab but my welding is c**p and I dont want to make it any worse.

Any suggestions?

David

Dave at Pelican Parts 06-14-2014 01:51 PM

A new (or new-used) A-arm...

--DD

TR 06-14-2014 02:43 PM

screwed
 
I have seen people put a self tapping metal screw in its place, not pretty but effective


Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidSwedem (Post 8116133)
I removed the ball joints from the control arms on my 914 1976. Used a pipe wrench, breaker bar and a lot of heat and they came off.

However on one of the control arms the tab for locating the ball joint when tightening the ball joint nut sheared off.

I guess I could weld on a new tab but my welding is c**p and I dont want to make it any worse.

Any suggestions?

David


Joe Ricard 06-18-2014 08:00 AM

I have a good control arm in my shop both sides even let me know. Yours for shipping

DavidSwedem 06-18-2014 08:16 AM

Joe,

Thats a generous offer I am in Gothenburg Sweden what would shipping cost I need the right hand side (not driver side)

Joe Ricard 06-18-2014 11:23 AM

The answer to shipping to Sweden? A whole bunch more than the part is worth. Just weld a tab, os a screw as suggested above. It's just to hold the ball joint while you tighten the nut.

DavidSwedem 06-19-2014 01:51 AM

Joe,

Yes your right I will weld a tab.

Thanks for the offer anyway


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