[DeTomaso] Rear Ball-Joint Removal

[jderyke at aol.com]

Upper ball joints on both ends are lightly loaded compared to the lowers and practically never wear out, so yes- it can be re-used safely if its in good shape. By 'good shape' I mean it feel tight and doesn't rattle when shaken.... Replacement boots are stocked at some Pantera vendors. While its out I suggest you add a zerk fitting so it can be occasionally greased. When you reinstall it (rears only), be sure the slot for ball stud travel is oriented as stock or you'll get metal to metal contact on bumpy roads. Good luck- JDeryke
 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com>
To: Stephen Nelson <steve at snclocks.com>
Cc: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
Sent: Sun, Dec 8, 2013 10:22 am
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Rear Ball-Joint Removal


They press out very easily.

They can be pressed in just as easily.

But unless you know they are in good shape, why don't you use new while you are 
"in there"?  They are not expensive.

On Dec 7, 2013, at 10:15 PM, "Stephen Nelson" <steve at snclocks.com> wrote:

> As part of cleaning up 5332 I plan to have the suspension arms powder
> coated.  Which means removing the ball-joint in the rear a-arms.  I am
> assuming the ball-joints can be pressed out after removing the rubber boots?
> And, after removal, can they be reused if in good condition (38K miles), or
> does removal mean the ball joints should be replaced.  And, if they need
> replaced, are the ball joints offered on eBay by maseratisource
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/DETOMASO-PANTERA-REAR-UPPER-BALL-JOINTS-SET-/1204471
> 07251?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories
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