adam5809 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Hi all, I'm currently in the process of changing the A-Frame Ball joint. Problem is while unding the bolts to remove the holder from the arms i has managed to shear off both off them (yes they have been soaking in WD40 for a couple of days) so can any one tell me the specs on those bolts so i can replace them? FYI is a 1988 90 if that makes any differance Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 should be 1/2"unf x 6 1/2" just done mine about two weeks ago. and they were quite stiff to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_wingnut Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 why do people use Wd40 and not a proper penetrant like diesel oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackSA Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 why do people use Wd40 and not a proper penetrant like diesel oil? Is that the preferred penetrative fluid to use? ... diesel? -JackSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well, it works and its only £4.50* a gallon. * Estimate based on average NW UK price at time of writing. Remember that the value of your tank may go up as well as down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well, it works and its only £4.50* a gallon.* Estimate based on average NW UK price at time of writing. Remember that the value of your tank may go up as well as down. i have just replaced mine i got them from paddocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam5809 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Thanks all, looks like im going to be visiting my tame fixings supplier tomorow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Can someone post a picture of it - I keep hearing about the A-Frame ball joint, but have no idea what or where it is on the vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobtailBogey Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 is it easy enough to do? need to do mine soon the rear axle is rocking on itself. Also what size is the nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Can someone post a picture of it - I keep hearing about the A-Frame ball joint, but have no idea what or where it is on the vehicle! sits on the rear upper curve of the read axle diff casing with the 2 A frame arms going forward at a angle to the chassis mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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