Sandy Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 MOT'd the SLR last week and had an advisory for a few front end bits Now I know I could get these from Caterham but they wont be cheap to post and I am told I can probably sorce alot cheaper locally so can anyone help with identifying where else I can souce (Ford? Motor Factors? part Nos? or what they are off?); Bottom Ball joints (steering tight) Front wheel bearings (slight play in one) Top ball joint boot (split) Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted July 29, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sandy, If the steering is tight, I would be suprised if it was due to the bottom joint! They normally go loose not tight! If you do need a bottom ball joint, then they are "NMB ABWT10" and should be available via a localbearing specialist. However, I struggled to get a significantly better price than caterham a couple of years ago. I'd guess that your car has the earlier uprights, so the wheel bearings are triumph Hearald/Spitfire. (I've paid around £10 from Ebay including postage) The top ball joints boots are not normally available separately, but Caterham DO supply them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 And chances are the wheel bearing doesn't need replacement just adjustment. Other than that agree with the above. Steve. Sussex (West) AR Not forgetting Percy the Polar Bear who recommends Puddle Pet Care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Thanks chaps, ill get a second opinion on the bearing and ball joints before replacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Tight steering is most likely to be that the steering rack needs adjustment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted July 30, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've also seen a steering rack that was tight dues to rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 I havent had chance for a proper dig around yet although I adjusted the rack last year to take out excessive play. The MOT tester, when moving the steering found it to be a bit tight and scratchy, his theory being that as there are no boots on the bottom ball joints that they may have collected carp, rust etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Sounds like you may have adjusted it a little too much. Far more likely to be the rack adjustment than the bottom spherical bearing. As already said these tend to become loose rather than tight. It's a fine line between too tight and having play in the rack. Best done with the front wheels off the ground. Steve. Sussex (West) AR Not forgetting Percy the Polar Bear who recommends Puddle Pet Care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted July 30, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted July 30, 2009 Top ball joint boots - available from Redline - contact no - see ad in Low Flying. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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