wee_arthur Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Looking at these (http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/Axle/Swivel_Kit_-_front_axle_to_KA930455.html) as we need to replace the swivel balls on our project vehicle. What is the view on swivel balls bein made from black teflon? As this vehicle hopes to be used mainly for challenges will this withstand the bumps and knocks it will inevitably recieve or are we better trying to get the original chromed swivel ball? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Coated with teflon is fine, chrome coated swivel balls are no longer made, some EU rules to do with the chemicals used in the chrome plating process killed them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Yes, the black Telon coated ones are fine. Before I bought my Britpart ones from Paddocks a couple of years ago I did some checking up at several LR workshops and they all said that they supply & fit the Britpart ones and have never had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee_arthur Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks all that is that problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm not so convinced. I've got some of these on an axle I rebuilt a couple of years ago and the teflon coating has peeled off in a couple of places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 there's no other option now, chrome swivels are no longer produced. but you might find some 'new' old stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Make sure you check and double check the machining quality when you receive them. The ones I used on my axle could have done with being sent back and being refinished, the grooves in them were that bad. Unfortunately, finding some had taken a while and I was rebuilding the front axle 3 days before an event, so they got thrown on and dealt with. Even with brand new seals, I still have oil leaks from them!!! Just a word of warning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee_arthur Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 okay thanks for the advice, hopefully the two kits and other wee btis will get delivered next week and ill take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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