Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

[thebrotherj]

If I wait till then I’ll forget Joe. Simply upgrading steering linkage to HD HR which is said to be both stronger and more precise and bolts straight up to FE - EH and possibly humpy steering arms sector shaft and idler support. Monroe gas shocks. Steering box brace.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk[/quote]

Easy, thanks. So you are still running the EK idler arm?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Errol62]

Zero play and can’t pump grease in even
Now it is obvious why the one thread was tight. The tube has had a whack and thread inside is pushed inSo I am replacing it with one of the original ones.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Errol62]

The old linkages still look relatively serviceable. Just a matter of robbing less worn bits from the spare lot. They are basically a ball joint with serviceable cups


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[gledge]

Hey Clay I think I worked out how to post pics thanks how did ya go with ya drag link?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Errol62]

Looks like you worked it out Glen.

See above I’ve got a good idler arm sorted. Marinating drag links in kero then I will pump some grease through to clean out the joint. The one you gave me looks the best. Just a matter of waiting for the new bits.

Got some wheel nuts coming so I can fit the 13x6 magnums. Assuming they are legal track they should be okay for rego.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[gledge]

I would have some nuts laying around Clay if ya want some to suds out ya track


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[FireKraka]

Hey Clay I don't have any nuts laying around I know exactly where they are in the wife's handbag
Neil

[gledge]

Yeah mine used to be in her hand bag but I think she threw them out because they were just taking up room and never getting used


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Errol62]

Ha ha thanks for the offer Glen. I do have a few rough old nuts here good enough to check things out thanks.

Very happy with draglink assembly (connecting rod per the workshop manual). Bush and ball joint are nizentite. Tie rod ends due Thursday.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[thebrotherj]

Ha ha thanks for the offer Glen. I do have a few rough old nuts here good enough to check things out thanks.

Very happy with draglink assembly (connecting rod per the workshop manual). Bush and ball joint are nizentite. Tie rod ends due Thursday.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking good Clay, thanks for explanation too.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Errol62]

All the right tools for the jobGot impatient


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Errol62]

Shocks have been upgraded at some stage to these USA mfd Columbus heavy duty 165s. 1970s, love it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Errol62]

Tempted to drop the springs out now but resisted the urge as rego is the priority. Bastard file out for clearancing the shock opening in bottom wishbone.

Found some rust I didn’t know aboutOnly on the drivers side. Curiosity of this car is that the driver side is worse for rust than kerb side. I put it down to the paddock effect.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ardiesse]

Cassandra says, "Subframe's going to come off."

Rob

[Errol62]

Replacing sway bar rubbersand rods! Well one of them.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk