<VV> Fw: Ball Joints on late Models ?

[Michael Kovacs]

Mine were lowers to go first. 
 Troublesome to replace. Need some ball joint tools. But, cheeep ones work for 
home repair. Much caution with springs. My best move was to remove the upper and 
lower to get a bit more room to work, but brake assy can be tied a bit out of 
the way, so you dont break a finger.

 Good solid jack under lower A frame for secure replacement.

 MIKE KOVACS



----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Ron <ronh at owt.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Tue, October 18, 2011 4:59:40 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Ball Joints on late Models ?

The lowers go first as the entire load of the front end are on them.  On my 
'62, the tapered stud snapped in half just under the nut and washer.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rich dixon" <dixon5553 at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 1:10 PM
Subject: <VV> Ball Joints on late Models ?


>I have a 66 Monza and not sure if the ball joints have ever been replaced, 
>my question to the group is there any data that notes the "uppers joints" 
>being more prone to failure than the lower joints? I need to check them on 
>my car and I appreciate the fact they should replaced since that could be 
>45 years old, however I don't want to change out part that is still good 
>and has some life left in it.
>
> Any comments regarding this topic is welcomed, along with any tips for a 
> simple removal and install process is welcomed too.
>
> Rich