| 65BeetleVA |
Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:41 pm |
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I swapped out my stock beam with a rebuild and lowered bj beam that I bought along with some caster shims and now it is REAL hard to drive with.
I kept my stearing box but as it naturally drifts, it sticks now and its like the worm gear in the box is too tight but I havent touched that. I noticed that the new ball joints seems REAL stiff.... I dunno but I hate driving my car now.
Thoughts? |
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| blarneyman |
Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:44 pm |
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| Were the new ball joints installed correct? How low is the front and did you use ball joints that are designed for a lowered front end? |
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| Islandman |
Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:33 pm |
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Did you get a new steering dampener?
If so, new dampeners can create the condition you describe. Mine was a joy to drive but now with a new dampener it's hard to turn. My 13" diameter steering wheel probably doesn't help either. |
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| 65BeetleVA |
Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:46 pm |
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no new damper.
I did not install them but I know they were pressed in AND yes they are for lowered beams. What would be an INCORRECT way to install them? Must they be oriented in a certain way? |
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| Islandman |
Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:44 am |
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Quote: Must they be oriented in a certain way?
Yep. A notch (they're two) on the ball joint must line up with a mark on the arm. |
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