Strut to a-arm to ball joint pin not fitting, did I get the wrong pin or will a bigger hammer work? |
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Strut to a-arm to ball joint pin not fitting, did I get the wrong pin or will a bigger hammer work? |
neo914-6 |
Jul 21 2008, 09:14 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
the strut hole and notch in the a-arm ball joint shaft:
the chamfered pin: |
914Sixer |
Jul 22 2008, 07:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,020 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Use a round punch to align hole. It seems like the wedge pin will only go in from the rear if I remember correctly.
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neo914-6 |
Jul 27 2008, 11:16 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Use a round punch to align hole. It seems like the wedge pin will only go in from the rear if I remember correctly. That did it, Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! One other problem I had was the hole was smaller than the dia of the pin because of the powdercoating. I had to file it with a rat tail file since I didn't have a drill slightly under 1/2" or a small honing tool. Ideally this should be done before mounting the strut... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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