09-09-2021, 06:31 PM
Having finished the engine and gearbox on my Ruby, I thought that I would strip the front axle today.
Everything came apart nicely and seems to be good condition, needing just cleaning and the usual wear and tear items refurbishing.
Everything, that is, apart from the radius arms. One has snapped where the end piece is riveted onto the arm and both are bent like bananas, in opposite directions. The tension spring for the ball joint cups seems to have gone on holiday and the rivets holding the ball to the chassis are only passing acquaintances, judging by amount that it moves up and down.
Hey, ho. All good fun.
Regards,
Jamie.
Everything came apart nicely and seems to be good condition, needing just cleaning and the usual wear and tear items refurbishing.
Everything, that is, apart from the radius arms. One has snapped where the end piece is riveted onto the arm and both are bent like bananas, in opposite directions. The tension spring for the ball joint cups seems to have gone on holiday and the rivets holding the ball to the chassis are only passing acquaintances, judging by amount that it moves up and down.
Hey, ho. All good fun.
Regards,
Jamie.