<VV> Front suspension questions.

[chris c]

Yes, at the tire.

Thanks.


Harry Yarnell wrote:
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "chris c" <ricorvair at cox.net>
> To: "VirtualVairs AA" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:54 AM
> Subject: <VV> Front suspension questions.
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>> I replaced the passanger side ball joints.
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>> 0.  Do you need to grease new ball joints.  It looked like grease was
>> allready in them.
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> I would...
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>> 1.  I removed the stabilizer bar (sealing the gas tank).  Is it ok to
>> drive the car around the block without the bar.
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> Yes
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>> 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).
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> I assume you mean 1/4" at the edge of the tire. That's borderline. 
> There are a lot of joints in the steering linkage; 4 tie rod ends, 
> idler, and Pitman bushing, plus the box itself. All can create play...
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