Re: welded ball studs on spindle arms

Posted by Bill on Sep. 24, 1998 at 20:48:26

In Reply to: welded ball studs on spindle arms
posted by Michael D on Sep. 24, 1998 at 15:05:50

: I have just ordered four replacement ball studs for the steering arms on my '30.It was surprisingly hard to find these balls, and along the way I encountered some negative feedback about my plans to cut off the worn balls, drill a hole and weld in the replacements. I have very good machine shop and tig welding resources and did not feel that this job was anything but straight forward.
: In the past, I have received excellent advice from this board and would appreciate any experienced comments on the welding of these replacement balls.
: Thanks again, Michael D
I just did the balls on my tudor.I got mine exchanged at A&L Parts Specialties in Canton, CT.I have been to the facility, and they do them right there, by turning down the ball to the diameter of the shank, and shrinking on a ball with a hole in it, and then welding.This method retains the original forged shank, has the ball in the right location, and the welding is not visible.I can supply the phone number if you want it.
Bill;s place in the country