Ball joint socket source
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Ball joint socket source
I'm planning on replacing the front suspension arm bushings and the ball joints. Having read the haynes book and looked on forums it appears that I need a special socket for the ball joints. part number 000-721-280-20 .
Does anyone know a supplier in britain to buy one from. other than porsche (if they sell them?)?
Does anyone know a supplier in britain to buy one from. other than porsche (if they sell them?)?
1974 Porsche 914
Re: Ball joint socket source
Hi
I think it is the same size as Renault/Vauxhall socket.
Barry
I think it is the same size as Renault/Vauxhall socket.
Barry
2007 Cayman
2008 Mini R56 JCW
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2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
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Re: Ball joint socket source
Lower ball joints:
I've changed them twice on my 73T.
WD40 and a good drift and lump hammer might do them, but I had to drill the castellated collar on one to open it out to a C shape to break the rust.
If you plan to fit new rings then this is the easiest way to remove the ball joint off the arm pressing.(imho.)
You can get new rings from type 911.
I tightened mine with said drift and lump hammer, the ring is locked by the spring disc.
All is well for years and several MoT's.
I've changed them twice on my 73T.
WD40 and a good drift and lump hammer might do them, but I had to drill the castellated collar on one to open it out to a C shape to break the rust.
If you plan to fit new rings then this is the easiest way to remove the ball joint off the arm pressing.(imho.)
You can get new rings from type 911.
I tightened mine with said drift and lump hammer, the ring is locked by the spring disc.
All is well for years and several MoT's.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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I accurately bashed, smashed and cut the old ones off. Then made a castellated socket to match the new balljoint by cutting a piece of scaffold tube to match.
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Re: Ball joint socket source
Hi, it’s so much easier just to use the correct tool. Where are you based? You are welcome to borrow mine.
HTH
Alan
HTH
Alan
http://www.canfordclassics.co.uk
Porsche Restoration & Sales
Porsche Restoration & Sales
Re: Ball joint socket source
Dean
Part number is Sealey SX027
You are welcome to come across and use mine
gas stations near me that are open right now
Part number is Sealey SX027
You are welcome to come across and use mine
gas stations near me that are open right now
Porsche 964 1993
Porsche 944 1986 - sold
Porsche 914 1972
Porsche 944 1986 - sold
Porsche 914 1972
Re: Ball joint socket source
Thanks for all of the info and offers to borrow. I'll double the measurements and try the sealey socket. it's a cheap punt and will only be used once, hopefully
1974 Porsche 914