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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295   
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Would look to replace complete unit and possibly bolts / nuts too.
On that basis are we all off the opinion it's easy? What about jacking the chassis up / the axle rotating once the old one is out and therefore struggling to line up or is this MORE likely to happen if the def is up in the air on a lift? Davew. Thanks again for your reply and sorry to contradict but i'm if the balljoint was stiff you would in deed get articulation but it would be out of phase / at the wrong angle? Yes / No.? Also kind of going back to original post and assuming above is possibe ie operating at the wrong angle what sort of problems would be expected? Could it for example for like a brake braking force was being applied? |
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13th Sep 2015 7:48am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471  
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Symptoms of a worn A frame ball joint is a positive clonk when taking up the drive. As has been said the easiest way to replace it is to renew the carrier it sits in too .....unless you have access to a decent press or fancy taking a gamble with mucking about with large hammers and vice.
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...l+%2Bjoint http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...l+%2Bjoint As mentioned in one of the above threads you can get a greasable joint from Gwn Lewis, it's adustable too which will give you even more scope for clutching at straws... http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/a-fr...ing-bolts/ Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. Last edited by Happyoldgit on 13th Sep 2015 12:09pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Sep 2015 8:25am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295
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thanks very much Steve for the links and in particular the added benefit of the G.L. item being adjustable
it would still be useful to know if possible and what symptoms would be for the ball joint sticking and not moving.... as you may recall in the early days I had the front tyres scrubbing and the wear was happening in what is known as saw tooth .....lots of suggestions were given from various people including various tyre suppliers and it would appear it all boiled down to the o/s ball joint sticking from time to time - new track rod and rod ends problem has gone. I'm just wondering if I have another ball joint sticking (assuming it's possible) and it's the cause of my intermittent really bad clonk on gear change, occasional clattering and occasional clonk / bang when going over hills / axle articulation? yesterday for example manoeuvred out of a car park to the narrow exit over a very low kerb (about 30mm) and clonk / bang - thought I'd hit one of the Bl00dy bollards for a minute but suspect it was the ball joint? |
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13th Sep 2015 8:54am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295
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Brian,
That's a great idea - thank you. Will however at least wait till I've had the ball joint replaced as the knocking is becoming increasingly frequent and wouldn't want to get to find the only issue is the ball joint. Thanks again and I trust you're well? |
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13th Sep 2015 11:53am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295
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Thought it only right to warn you...
Part arrives tomorrow so tomorrow night i'll be having a go 
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14th Sep 2015 12:08pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295
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had a go last night at replacing..........
resorted to Amazon for a set of crows feet
will try again once they've arrived. someone once said I'm a right tool ? I completely agree with them however I think what they meant to say was I need to have the right tool for the job......... |
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16th Sep 2015 8:04am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Surely not!!! Really????? 
How surprising!  At least you've still a sense of humour. Well done Wayne!  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Sep 2015 9:43am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295
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Mal - since you're THE search engine expert.....couldn't do me a wee favour could you ? I've been looking high and low for that automatic paint ball turret but for the life of me can't find it..........if you get 5 mins perhaps you'd be so kind? (trust you're well?) will let you know how I get on following arrival of crows feet.......I'm hoping they're going to make the job a cinch ? |
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16th Sep 2015 10:03am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Prolapsed disk since you asked! I know the thread you mean but couldn't locate it. Nevertheless here is the same machine in action....
If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Sep 2015 10:20am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295
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BU66ER!... I'll have to look that up but doesn't sound good
 hope you have a swift and painless recovery....perhaps I will resist from dropping you a progress report on the A frame ball joint 
thanks for the vid |
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16th Sep 2015 11:02am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Anything pertaining to 'joints' make me wince a little at the moment. The prospect of a few weeks off work seems enticing, nevertheless when you can't do anything it drives you nuts. Thanks for your wishes Wayne. Appreciated!
Good luck with your fettling. Crow's feet I've plenty of, in my toolbox and my fizzog round the eyes at my age! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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16th Sep 2015 11:30am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6295
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a few weeks off at home with nothing to do........
hmm - I'm sure I can keep you busy using the search engine
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16th Sep 2015 11:36am |
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