Ball Joint Rivets

[Dennis C.]

Re: More of the Beast Mr. Mikey?

A little late Mr. Beast. BUT, you get a free shot this time. I'm in the holiday spirit and proud of it. Beast - whoops, I mean, best to all. DC

[Mike M.]

Re: More of the Beast Mr. Mikey?

tracy and dipstick: isn't it nice that we have venues such as this forum to occupy our geriatric years . before such distractions, i got a lot of old vets restored. good holidays to all members of the most outstanding old car hobby group in existence. mike

[Joe L.]

Re: Ball Joint Rivets

Terry-----

There were 4 supercessive part numbers for the upper SERVICE ball joints used over the 65-82 period and 3 suppercessive SERVICE part numbers for the lowers. ALL of these ball joints are identical in configuration. ALL of the SERVICE lower ball joints are identical to the PRODUCTION ball joints in every way, including the unthreaded extension. The upper ball joints are identical to PRODUCTION except for ONE feature. The 3 mounting holes in the PRODUCTION ball joints were 9/32" (for 1/4" rivets). The 3 mounting holes in the SERVICE ball joints are 11/32" (for 5/16" bolts or rivets).

I have MANY NOS examples (NONE for sale) of every SERVICE ball joint ever used from 1963 through 1982 and I have carefully inspected them for differences from PRODUCTION and differences from each other.

[Terry M.]

Re: Ball Joint Rivets

Well I stand (or sit in front of the computer) corrected. I am sorry for the misinformation I posted.

[Dick W.]

Re: More of the Beast Mr. Mikey?

Long live Gentleman Jack. And Moma Hated Diesels So Baaad!

Merry Christmas to all