jasonslaphead Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I just finished swapping my a frame balljoint with a gwyn lewis ready pressed in one. Took under 20 mins it was almost enjoyable Had nightmares getting the old one out last time so thought I would take the easy route. I think the fact that the britpart one on there was less than a year old helped as the nuts on the fulcrum didnt have long enough to rust up properly so came off easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Just finished fixing a new Gwyn Lewis A.- frame joint (Finished pressed) The point is that I hear people saying it is an easy job. In my case all the bolts on the upper link were locked and inpossible to turn. Hammering got them oss. A job supposed to be 2 hours( I heard someone say took me 2 days) SWIMBO ringing the bell for dinner and stress getting the nuts in place.. Quite a job. It is not a 3- hour job if you ask me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Some pics.... Was a PITA getting the bushes out of the Upper links and some nuts were totally rotten or impossible to get out.. I did put lots of copper grease in this time.. More pics to follow... and the belly of the Shark.. I got my knuckles acouple of times on the chasis.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Reading this thread makes me really appreciate my series! In fact, reading every other vehicle forum makes me appreciate my series! Errr, don't you have a few loverly spring bushes pressed into your chassis? They can be a lot of fun to get out :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruuman Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 two hits with a tarmac basher (heavy weight on a long pole) got our a-frame joint out. But we were lucky enough to have a 250ton concrete testing press to put it back in I think we released it from the axle by loosening the securing nut and then driving forwards and slamming on the brakes. As for panard bushes, i've added a slight chamfer to the eye with a die grinder. They pull in beautifully now just using a long bolt and socket method. don't forget the copper slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disty Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I hate this job. We had an absolute nightmare with ours. In the end we got a scrap a-frame from a disco and had some industrial chaps in Sheffield press in the new joint for us, as we'd pretty much destroyed the old frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I felt for displaying more pics..Just fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaandbiscuits Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Why do you have to jack the car up and put it on axle stands? Is it just for clearance - I can't see any difference than leaving it on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Why do you have to jack the car up and put it on axle stands? Is it just for clearance - I can't see any difference than leaving it on the wheels. The reason for jacking the truck is for clearance. Even with that I did face some difficulties getting some bolts out. I read many forums and MOST had their truck jacked up when removing the A-Frame joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrob Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Anyone know how to adjust the ball joint? Purchased an adjustable one and all it has is a grease nipped on the back. If I need to pump grease in how do I know when to stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 It doesn't sound like you received an adjustable one... If new, you shouldn't need to play / adjust. The slack is taken up by adjusting the pressure plate that holds the ball element in place on those that can be adjusted. (See below) The slotted section should screw in and out to tighten against the joint element. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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