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Bushing or spacer for ball joint on front wishbone

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Lawson Cox, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. Lawson Cox
    Joined: Jan 30, 2009
    Posts: 8

    Lawson Cox
    Member

    Does anyone make a spacer or shim to compensate for wear in the ball joint at the end of the front wish bone on early (30's) flathead Ford. I have not been able to locate one. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to compensate for wear when a new rubber ball doesn't quite get the job done? Thanks.
     
  2. brokenspoke
    Joined: Jul 26, 2005
    Posts: 2,988

    brokenspoke
    Member

    I recall one of the model a ford dealers having a cupped washer..just for this
     
  3. tommy
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 14,756

    tommy
    Member Emeritus

    Yes Macs and other Ford parts houses have the rubber insulator and a bushing/spacer. You do have the rubber insulator on it, don't you?
     
  4. Lawson Cox
    Joined: Jan 30, 2009
    Posts: 8

    Lawson Cox
    Member

    Yes. I will check with Macs or our local dealer. Thanks.
     
  5. DD COOPMAN
    Joined: Jul 25, 2009
    Posts: 1,122

    DD COOPMAN
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    Lawson...Never thought we'd ever see you over here on "the dark side". Welcome to the HAMB. DD
     

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