Buick Torque Ball headache/info

I just pulled the leaky torque ball out of my '59 buick. I put in new seals and put it back in. Only to have it leak around the actual torque ball, I believe the vulcanized rubber seal around the cupped end is worn and causing it to leak. I've found a bunch of sites that sell all the seals and parts that retain the torque ball, but none that actually sell or recondition a torque ball. Hell, hardly anyone even knows what the hell it is. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Nothing like having a 20 ft car with the rear end out hogging all your garage space.

 

hey, try carsinc.com out of new jersey. all the buick parts you will ever need. i buy alot from them and they are a trustworthy company... i can get you their phone number if ya want it . im at work right now so i dont have it on me , e-mail me at doug_smith897@msn.com for more info.......always willing to help a fellow buick lover...i have a 48 special coupe.........later

 

Thanks for the info guys. I'll give 'em both a shot.

 

When you do the final tighten on the tourque ball you need the car weight on the wheels per the Buick manual. On my 56 the only part that stopped the leaking was a NOS Buick tourque ball and seal. I also used an old 55 accordian style seal as a dust cover to keep the road dirt off the ball surface.

 

also try www.oldbuickparts.com...... nos parts by the ton.