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72gt2
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Ball Joint beam help, gt2 Feb 10, 2017 16:32:30 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by 72gt2 on Feb 10, 2017 16:32:30 GMT -5

Hey gang! Got a 72 gt2. Looking for a little help on what i should be looking at to fix this.

I know its an ball joint beam. I have disk breaks in the front. I have been looking at jbugs and they seem to have two. One lowered and one thats 2" shorter. Thoughts on what i should be looking for? Anything that should be replaced as well at the same time?

Thank you!

Working on getting her road ready for the summer. She has been barned since 85.

smyrnaguy
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Ball Joint beam help, gt2 Feb 10, 2017 21:04:34 GMT -5

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Post by smyrnaguy on Feb 10, 2017 21:04:34 GMT -5

I'd stick with a stock beam but I have limited imagination. While at it put in a new damper and stock rag joint (don't go urethane). Rebuild your calipers, replace the wheel bearings and seals and since you will have the beam out open the tunnel end, pull the shift rod and replace the shift bushing. There is no better time to do this and you will not regret it.

jman Full Member Posts: 100	Ball Joint beam help, gt2 Feb 11, 2017 17:28:26 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jman on Feb 11, 2017 17:28:26 GMT -5 I'd agree with smyrnaguy I have a stock one with disk brakes , 195 60 15 tires and they rub the headlight buckets just a bit when I turn all the way, so a shorter one might really rub

jspbtown God Posts: 1,551	Ball Joint beam help, gt2 Feb 12, 2017 17:29:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jspbtown on Feb 12, 2017 17:29:52 GMT -5 Get a bare beam with Avis style adjusters already installed. Then just swap over everything you have. Replace parts that are old/worn

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Ball Joint beam help, gt2 Jul 17, 2017 11:21:31 GMT -5

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Beam style [bj or link/king pin] is determined by the frame head. You cannot easily swap one style for the other. Check cip1.ca for the beam repair pieces www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VNG-95-12-01-5. Also when you lower a beam you should increase the caster by adding shims equally to both lower beam contact points www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4190 Don't forget to pick up longer bolts for the lower beam www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4028

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oldkid New Member Posts: 8	Ball Joint beam help, gt2 Jul 19, 2017 19:37:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oldkid on Jul 19, 2017 19:37:13 GMT -5 www.ebay.com/i/191820379898?chn=ps&dispItem=1

Dan MacMillan Global Moderator Forum Moderator Posts: 1,211	Ball Joint beam help, gt2 Jul 24, 2017 11:14:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dan MacMillan on Jul 24, 2017 11:14:41 GMT -5 Jul 19, 2017 19:37:13 GMT -5 oldkid said: www.ebay.com/i/191820379898?chn=ps&dispItem=1 They are lower priced on cip1.com
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Ball Joint beam help, gt2

Post by 72gt2 on Feb 10, 2017 16:32:30 GMT -5

Post by smyrnaguy on Feb 10, 2017 21:04:34 GMT -5

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