[DeTomaso] machine ball joint to modify alingment

[Julian Kift]

That is a lot of forward shift, more than one would imagine possible through the bushing orientation or having the ball joint shims on the wrong side, or both. This might be a dumb question, but were both sides apart at the same time, is there any chance that they got the a-arm sides or orientation mixed up? e.g. an upside down upper a-arm would have significant forward shift of the upper ball joint.

 

Can you take a photo of the suspension arms with the wheel removed?

 

Julian
 
> From: MikeLDrew at aol.com
> Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 11:34:58 -0400
> To: steveblum2 at msn.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] machine ball joint to modify alingment
> 
> 
> In a message dated 5/20/10 8 22 49, steveblum2 at msn.com writes:
> 
> 
> > I recently found what I suspect is a problem with the front end. 
> > Aparently when I had the suspension bushings changed the new ones were installed 
> > wrong causing an alignment problem. My question is, how much of a project is 
> > it to disassemble the front end, correct the busing and reassemble the 
> > front end? Is this a job only for an experienced mechanic or someone with 
> > mechanical skills but limited experience can handle? What special tools are 
> > required?
> > 
> 
> Another point--when your front end was reassembled, all the shims etc. 
> should have gone towards the front side of the upper ball joint, pushing it 
> relatively rearwards. It's possible that they were put towards the back side, 
> which would totally jack up your alignment and contribute to the problem 
> you're having.
> 
> You should post the photo you sent me so people can see what we're talking 
> about. Or better yet, I will:
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/22olpcz
> 
> Mike
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