Ball joint control arm problem

[DavidSwedem]

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]

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

--DD

[TR]

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

Originally Posted by DavidSwedem

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]

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

[DavidSwedem]

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]

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]

Joe,

Yes your right I will weld a tab.

Thanks for the offer anyway