Going to the machine shop on Monday.
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sun Dec 22, 2024 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Can you put a spacer on the lower ball joint? |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Dec 23, 2024 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
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Can you put a spacer on the lower ball joint?
I have looked and don't see anything that would work.The lower joints are not the rebuildable type. They do sell balls with longer tapered shanks for rebuildable joints. |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:59 pm ] | ||
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Going to the machine shop on Monday.
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:13 pm ] |
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Hope you can get it straightened out Stan. |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sat Jan 04, 2025 9:55 am ] |
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Me too |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:26 am ] |
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What is the fix Stan? Machine shop sounds serious! 
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sat Jan 04, 2025 4:48 pm ] | ||
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Well after spending a lot of time and effort I have come to this conclusion. After removing the steering arm and the shock I moved the control arms through their full arc. The lower point of travel comes when the lower ball joint hits the edge of the ball socket. So even though the steering arm comes ever so close to the lower arm. So even though the shock is at full out stroke. None of that matters, the control arms won't allow any further down travel. When I let the Colt down it moves up only 1/4 inch. That is because the shock has a very large spring on it. I guess years ago when building the Colt they decided to allow no up motion. The fiberglass is close, and I guess that was the reason. Years ago one spindle broke and they were replaced with ones that moved the wheels in, 1/4 inch. This was because of touching the glassed wheel openings on turning the steering wheel. Matt, thanks for your input. Rick, little car has less than well designed front suspension. So I am going to put it back together and move to the rear and see what I can do back there.
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Jan 04, 2025 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Can you fab longer A-arm brackets to get a better angle on the lower ball joint? |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sun Jan 05, 2025 9:51 am ] |
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That was mentioned on FABO. But at this point it would be lipstick on a pig. Strange used to make a mini-strut, I saw one a while back for sale. But they are old parts now and need rebuilding. I will just sell some more parts and save up for real struts and be done with it. Or find more horse ponies. Thanks Pops |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Mon Jan 06, 2025 4:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
With no travel in the front it will always be hard to hook. A good strut front end will make a big difference. |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Thu Jan 09, 2025 5:32 pm ] | ||
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Get Ready
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| Author: | Team Green [ Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:10 pm ] |
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426 Mo-Kan comes through again for the Mo-Par guys! Jr. |
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| Author: | Rob Simmons [ Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:46 am ] |
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Very classy indeed. 
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Fri Jan 10, 2025 8:41 am ] |
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How can we get those rockers delivered? When do you start classes? When is the prom? |
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| Author: | Rob Simmons [ Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:22 pm ] |
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I can mail them to you Classes start April 1st (   )No clue |
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