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Author:  Dennis Weaver [ Thu Aug 19, 2004 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: bjs
Quote:
Yes the balljoints thread in on all the 67+ A-bodies. 73 came with the larger size balljoint which is the same size used on b-bodies so the tool works for both. they unscrew easily with the socket and a torque gun. and Im sure a weld would be damn strong around it but good luck for the next guy who tries to get it off! I am going with .99 torsion bars and 1"sway on my 73 slant does anyone think that will be too rough of a ride for a dailydriver/cruiser/roadracer. I went with moog bjs, energy susp polygraphite bushings and stock rubber in the LCA bushings because I heard the poly LCAs get sloppy since they dont connect to the pivot. any advice on the suspension setup before I tighten it back up? thanks
Good luck in the long haul with the "poly" bushings in the upper control arm. *See long dead posts of mine for plenty o' thoughts and bitchin' about "poly"....

D/W
Author:  slafolle [ Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:53 pm ]
Post subject: 
Textoad,

you asked about the torque specs for the upper ball joint - it's 125 ft/lbs.

The socket is 3/4 drive, so you'll probably need an 1/2 to 3/4 drive adapter to use your torque wrench.

Be careful when you screw the new ball joint in. It's real easy to get them big-diameter, shallow threads crossed-up.

Steve
Author:  mszauner [ Sun Sep 05, 2004 6:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Purple Torque
Purple Torque is the proper torque for a ball joint. Crank it until your face turns purple. :roll:
Author:  ShivaDart [ Mon Sep 06, 2004 9:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: bjs
Quote:
Yes the balljoints thread in on all the 67+ A-bodies. 73 came with the larger size balljoint which is the same size used on b-bodies so the tool works for both. they unscrew easily with the socket and a torque gun. and Im sure a weld would be damn strong around it but good luck for the next guy who tries to get it off! I am going with .99 torsion bars and 1"sway on my 73 slant does anyone think that will be too rough of a ride for a dailydriver/cruiser/roadracer. I went with moog bjs, energy susp polygraphite bushings and stock rubber in the LCA bushings because I heard the poly LCAs get sloppy since they dont connect to the pivot. any advice on the suspension setup before I tighten it back up? thanks
On the suspension:

I hear most say .92 as the most they would put on a daily driver, that said I'm using .99 on my car and haven't found the ride too harsh. I have the o.e.m. part store replacement shocks with a factory 7/8in. front sway bar and 7/8 in. rear sway bar to go with the combo and am very happy with the handling. I still want more so my future plans will be qa1 stocker star shocks on all corners, 16 inch rims with 205/50 front tires and 215-225/50 tires in back, and stiffer bushings on the 7/8 inch front swaybar. As is I'd say that my car handles at least as well as a modern econo-box if not as well as a cheap sporty car.

p.s.: On the addco rear sway bar I believe they used poly bushing because every time I go over a speed bump there's this nice creek. When I washed my car they made a horrible racket. Since it's only the rear sway bar it's fine but if my whole suspension were making that noise I'd probably go insane. Their are so many ways to make a suspension better without making it squeek at you, I'd suggest staying mainly rubber.
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