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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: Donster on June 25, 2011, 07:55:13 pm

Title: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Donster 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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Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Donster 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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Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: 85GT on June 25, 2011, 08:29:12 pm
I got mine at Advance
Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Donster 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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Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Tha Driver 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).
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

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Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: TopNotch on June 25, 2011, 09:03:55 pm
The best place to get them is from Rodney Dickman (http://rodneydickman.com/catalog/index.php). You can trust his.
Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Donster 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 (http://rodneydickman.com/catalog/index.php). 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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Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Donster 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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Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Donster 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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Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Fierofool on July 01, 2011, 09:18:39 am
Don, I hope these problems aren't on the 85? 
Title: Re: Rear swaying mystery solved
Post by: Donster 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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