Opinions needed: How to repair a pitted swivel ball
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Opinions needed: How to repair a pitted swivel ball
Hey guys!
Check this link: it is about how to repair a pitted swivel ball.
http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/Drivetrain.SwivelBalls.html
Opinions, please!!!
Check this link: it is about how to repair a pitted swivel ball.
http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/Drivetrain.SwivelBalls.html
Opinions, please!!!
#3
RE: Opinions needed: How to repair a pitted swivel ball
What year do you have? THere is a guy parting out a 96 and still has all of the driveline on it.
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/428982818.html
I think he is rather inexpensive....
if not, try www.roverlandparts.com.
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/428982818.html
I think he is rather inexpensive....
if not, try www.roverlandparts.com.
#4
RE: Opinions needed: How to repair a pitted swivel ball
Hi!
I did this repair in my 94 Disco about 1 year and a half ago, and at this time, the repair is still working fine. I removed all the rust and pit, and heated the piece in a oven, then applied the JW Weld and when it was completely hardened, I sanded with a wet sand paper until all the ball was smooth. Tried to paint the ball with an epoxy paint, but the grease dissolved the paint.
I checked the repair last week, and it seems to be in an excellent condition. I really dont know how long it will work, but... 1 year and a half.... seems to be good for me! If you have time, you can repair it, and then you can start searching for a cheap swivel ball. I have bought some VERY VERY cheap spare parts from Ebay UK.
Hope it helps!
I did this repair in my 94 Disco about 1 year and a half ago, and at this time, the repair is still working fine. I removed all the rust and pit, and heated the piece in a oven, then applied the JW Weld and when it was completely hardened, I sanded with a wet sand paper until all the ball was smooth. Tried to paint the ball with an epoxy paint, but the grease dissolved the paint.
I checked the repair last week, and it seems to be in an excellent condition. I really dont know how long it will work, but... 1 year and a half.... seems to be good for me! If you have time, you can repair it, and then you can start searching for a cheap swivel ball. I have bought some VERY VERY cheap spare parts from Ebay UK.
Hope it helps!
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