rear knuckle upper spherical discussion
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Having said all that, the snap ring load capabilities were researched, it wasnt blind engineering. Snap ring will hold over 9k lbs.
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Also, while we are on the subject, make sure you install the snap ring the "right" way.
Snap rings are punched out of sheet metal with a die. The process leaves the edges of one side of the ring sharp, and the other side is rounded. The sharp side always goes in the direction of load. The rounded side can act as a wedge or ramp and help the ring pop out under load.
You all will notice I install the snap ring into its groove for shipment. This is for a couple reasons, quality control being the main. I make it a point to install them in the proper orientation, so if you are unsure of which side is which or what im talking about, just put them back the way they came after you install the bearing.
Previous group buy people- If you paid no attention to this, dont sweat it. Its not a big deal, just something to do if you know about it. Your snap ring isnt going to pop out, I promise.
Snap rings are punched out of sheet metal with a die. The process leaves the edges of one side of the ring sharp, and the other side is rounded. The sharp side always goes in the direction of load. The rounded side can act as a wedge or ramp and help the ring pop out under load.
You all will notice I install the snap ring into its groove for shipment. This is for a couple reasons, quality control being the main. I make it a point to install them in the proper orientation, so if you are unsure of which side is which or what im talking about, just put them back the way they came after you install the bearing.
Previous group buy people- If you paid no attention to this, dont sweat it. Its not a big deal, just something to do if you know about it. Your snap ring isnt going to pop out, I promise.
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I has pricing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Full spherical kit with seals and shipping to CONUS will be $90!
to be clear, that includes:
-2 sleeves
-2 snap rings
-4 spacers
-4 seals
-usps flat rate box shipping and $90 insurance
pictures of seals
Im going to send everyone on the list PMs when I get a moment and ill start taking payment immediately!
Or if you read this, just send $90 via paypal to hi_im_sean@hotmail.com
I am ordering enough for 20 kits, so it looks like we have room for 8 more if anyone else wants a kit.
Full spherical kit with seals and shipping to CONUS will be $90!
to be clear, that includes:
-2 sleeves
-2 snap rings
-4 spacers
-4 seals
-usps flat rate box shipping and $90 insurance
pictures of seals
Im going to send everyone on the list PMs when I get a moment and ill start taking payment immediately!
Or if you read this, just send $90 via paypal to hi_im_sean@hotmail.com
I am ordering enough for 20 kits, so it looks like we have room for 8 more if anyone else wants a kit.
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PMs sent.
Turn around from machine shop is usually a week to 2 weeks. Ive already started making spacers, and ill try to make the rest in that time. Assuming quick payment from everyone, it should be no more than 2 to 3 weeks.
Again, if you have adjustable camber bolts in your upper knuckle, please make sure you let me know.
Turn around from machine shop is usually a week to 2 weeks. Ive already started making spacers, and ill try to make the rest in that time. Assuming quick payment from everyone, it should be no more than 2 to 3 weeks.
Again, if you have adjustable camber bolts in your upper knuckle, please make sure you let me know.
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1. Mobius -paid
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4. Onetwo -paid
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9. midpack
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2. Dunning Kruger Affect
3. Alternative -paid
4. Onetwo -paid
5. VoBoy
6. afm -paid
7. k24madness -paid
8. greddygalant
9. midpack
10. Twibs415 -paid
11. Jmann -paid
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1. Mobius -paid
2. Dunning Kruger Affect
3. Alternative -paid
4. Onetwo -paid
5. VoBoy
6. afm -paid
7. k24madness -paid
8. greddygalant
9. midpack
10. Twibs415 -paid
11. Jmann -paid
12. jpreston -paid
2. Dunning Kruger Affect
3. Alternative -paid
4. Onetwo -paid
5. VoBoy
6. afm -paid
7. k24madness -paid
8. greddygalant
9. midpack
10. Twibs415 -paid
11. Jmann -paid
12. jpreston -paid
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And it looks like bronze retrofit will be an ongoing project.