shaun fulcrum
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| posted on 10/9/12 at 07:40 PM |
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3/4 unf x M12 ball joint, where from?
As title. Need a new one for the lower joint on the front upright. I can't find one anywhere!!
Thanks for any help.
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minitici
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 08:33 AM |
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Why are you trying to mix metric and imperial?
I have not seen metric rod ends with the threaded shank bigger than the bore.
I have used imperial rod ends such as 5/8" bore 3/4" UNF shank.
If you need a 3/4"UNF male shank for the lower wishbone and need a 12mm bore for the bolt to the bottom of the upright then use a 5/8" x
3/4"UNF rod end and fit reducing spacers to 12mm ID.
McGill
[Edited on 11/9/12 by minitici]
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shaun fulcrum
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| posted on 11/9/12 at 01:48 PM |
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Thanks for that  thinking it might not be M12 then 
Here is a pic of mine (standard RAW fitting).
https://m.facebook.com/shaun.d.kemp?v=photos&__user=739528373#!/photo.php?fbid=10151140521493374&id=739528373&set=a.10151083626438374.4512
79.739528373&__user=739528373
Think it must be from a road car rather than a generic fit due to the shape?
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minitici
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| posted on 12/9/12 at 07:31 AM |
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Just has a look at your photo and now realise that you were asking about a ball joint rather than a rod end joint
The pin into the upright will be a taper pin - no doubt it is a readily available joint.
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shaun fulcrum
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| posted on 12/9/12 at 11:05 AM |
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Given up looking and went to RAW. £18 delivered may not be the cheapest but it fixes the car so I'm happy
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