Re: welded ball studs on spindle arms

Posted by eric johnson on Sep. 28, 1998 at 22:17:18

In Reply to: Re: welded ball studs on spindle arms
posted by John Icenhower on Sep. 24, 1998 at 17:12:08

I used a 3/4 hole saw to remove the ball portion, which left a 5/8 post of origional height. I then took the replacement balls(weld on style), set them up in my lathe, and bored a 5/8 hole down the center of the ball. I then silver soldered the ball to the post. You can not see the repair, and it is as strong as origional. It is very difficult to chuck up the arms in a small lathe.
: The spindle arms and pitman arm I bought from Walt Bratton a few years ago were "thru the arm" studs.They were welded at the bottom as well as the top.Just out of curiosity I had them radiographed at work.Of the four balls, all but one looked good.I returned the one and Walt replaced it.So far so good.I would inspect any I get from outside to be sure the weld is complete.It scares the fire out of me to think of one of these things coming off going down the highway, even at "God speed under 50!"
: John



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