[DeTomaso] Rear Ball-Joint Removal

[Stephen Nelson]

Thank you both for the responses.  The ball joints seem pretty tight and in
good shape - so figured they could be reused unless they were an inherent
problem.  With only 38K miles they should be fine - especially after I add
zerks.  I assume you are recommending the zerks go in the center depression?
I take it there is nothing right below the center that I could damage when
drilling and tapping?

 



 

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Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 1:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Rear Ball-Joint Removal

 

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
>
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/DETOMASO-PANTERA-REAR-UPPER-BALL-JOINTS-SET-/120447
> 107251?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c0b3500b3&vxp=mtr>
> &hash=item1c0b3500b3&vxp=mtr good ball joints?
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