Webley1991
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Am I correct in assuming that there are only two types of ball joints used in the Series 3 SWB steering rack?
I am double checking this as an assortment seem to have been fitted at different times. The variation was in the retaining thread on the taper end. Some were fine, some were coarse, some were drilled for split pins and some used nyloc nuts? Three also had grease nipples whereas three did not.
I know I need three with a RH thread and three with a LH thread.
Am I correct in assuming that the tapers are the same for all the holes?
If that is the case, I assume these are the only two part numbers I need:
3 x RTC5867G (RH Thread)
3 x RTC5868G (LH Thread)
Also, I see that some manufacturers supply them with grease nipples, and some do not. Are there any pros/cons to having the nipples or not?
I notice that most all of the joints sold today come with nyloc nuts. This seems quicker to reassemble than split pins. Is there any disadvantage?
Thanks for any info.
I am double checking this as an assortment seem to have been fitted at different times. The variation was in the retaining thread on the taper end. Some were fine, some were coarse, some were drilled for split pins and some used nyloc nuts? Three also had grease nipples whereas three did not.
I know I need three with a RH thread and three with a LH thread.
Am I correct in assuming that the tapers are the same for all the holes?
If that is the case, I assume these are the only two part numbers I need:
3 x RTC5867G (RH Thread)
3 x RTC5868G (LH Thread)
Also, I see that some manufacturers supply them with grease nipples, and some do not. Are there any pros/cons to having the nipples or not?
I notice that most all of the joints sold today come with nyloc nuts. This seems quicker to reassemble than split pins. Is there any disadvantage?
Thanks for any info.
