[DeTomaso] Front suspension - Disassembly, Day 1

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I'm sure I probably have a combination of problems, at least one of 
which was masked by the difficult steering which is now fixed.  I do 
believe the ball joints should be replaced; I have been getting a 
clunking over bumps/dips, especially on the gravel driveway we have, and 
at least one has a severely torn boot.  Next up would be the tires as a 
couple of folks have suggested.  They are going on 10 years old and have 
mostly sat in one position in the garage for some time.  I also know the 
front end is out of alignment, specifically toe, which could also 
account for the shimmy.  The a-arm bushings though, although cracked in 
appearance, seem to be pretty firm.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1973 Pantera L 5533
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SOBill at aol.com wrote:
> *Asa,*
> ** 
> *Bad ball joints typically cause clunk/clunk sounds over bumps or when 
> turning.*
> ** 
> *I had some pretty serious steering shimmy that was cured with new tires.*
> ** 
> *Maybe your old steering was providing enough friction style damping 
> to mask the problem. I would look for tie ends or rack inboard pivots 
> which are loose.*
> ** 
> *Have fun,*
> ** 
> *SOBill Taylor
> sobill at aol.com*
>
>
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