Knowing that the best way would be to just replace all of the ball joints and tie rod ends, is there a way to inspect them and tell if they are good or bad? I know that any of these with damaged boots should be considered toast. What are some of the other sure signs of needing replacement?
-- Terry B AKA VDUBBS Buggin in Bama
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'64 doesn't have ball joints...
Speedy Jim
Mine does!!! It is on a 68 pan. Now where is that great instructional??
-- Terry B AKA VDUBBS Buggin in Bama
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LOL!
It's in the Bentley Manual.
VW had a special tool (of course). It was a heavy gauge sheet metal lever assy which forces the 2 trailing arms apart (car jacked up). As you are spreading the trailing arms, you measure how much the ball joint stud moves out of the joint.
Max. play: Lower: .040" Upper: .080
Speedy Jim
Tim send me that instructional please!!
-- Terry B AKA VDUBBS Buggin in Bama
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instructional
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