Bad Threads Rear Lower Ball Joint
11-14-2017, 12:24 PM
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You can get a thread file for about $20. Google "thread file"
Eastwood has a "universal thread repair tool" for about $60.
Or make your own and try this: Get a nut with the correct threads. Cut it in half. Place the cut halfs in position on the good threads & clamp them together (there'll be some space due to the saw's kerf). Back the clamped-together nut off and it'll straighten out the damaged threads keeping them aligned with the good threads.
Eastwood has a "universal thread repair tool" for about $60.
Or make your own and try this: Get a nut with the correct threads. Cut it in half. Place the cut halfs in position on the good threads & clamp them together (there'll be some space due to the saw's kerf). Back the clamped-together nut off and it'll straighten out the damaged threads keeping them aligned with the good threads.
Thanks Billman, I'll 100% be doing this next time, sounds like this is the cause for my issues, one of those little mistakes learned from experience I suppose.
11-14-2017, 12:27 PM
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11-16-2017, 06:37 PM
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A die would work if its really bad.
Or a thread file.
Or.
Grab the non threaded stud with vice grips. Use the nut and an impact to smooth the "booger" on the threads.
Or a thread file.
Or.
Grab the non threaded stud with vice grips. Use the nut and an impact to smooth the "booger" on the threads.
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