<VV> Front suspension questions.

[Bob Gilbert]

Comments in body.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chris c" <ricorvair at cox.net>
To: "VirtualVairs AA" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 7:54 AM
Subject: <VV> Front suspension questions.


>I replaced the passanger side ball joints.
>
> 0.  Do you need to grease new ball joints.  It looked like grease was
> allready in them.
>
Yes there should be only protective grease in them.

> 1.  I removed the stabilizer bar (sealing the gas tank).  Is it ok to
> drive the car around the block without the bar.

Yes

>
> 2. How much play is normal on the tie rods.  Very slight movement (about
> 1/4 inch) if I try to rock either tire.  When I had everything apart the
> tie rod ends were not stiff (but could nots shift in and out of joint).

1/8" play is the max play. Take a large water pump pliers and compress the 
tie rod stud into is's scocket, don't break the greese fitting
 Bob

>
> Thanks to all.
>