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Old 30th November 2020, 22:11   #11
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I wonder if it would be possible to install a grease nipple to these arms so the ball joints could have a proper dose of grease?

If a small hole was drilled from the underside of the ball joint and a self tapping style grease nipple installed.

I know the rubber could be lifted before installation to put some grease in but if the grease came in from the underside it should make these last longer.

I think I have a spare arm, I will have a look to see if it is a workable idea.
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Old 1st December 2020, 07:33   #12
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Very easy to spot where the play is with the wheel jacked off the ground. If the hub has worn then you will need a new one - replacing the arm won't help. The tightening torque listed in RAVE is barely enough to clamp the balljoint, and any play will cause wear in the hub over time as it is the softer material of the two.
I’ve had very good success enlarging the hole in the hub by 1mm or so and making a split sleeve to go between the two. Saves having to buy and replace the hub
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Old 1st December 2020, 11:38   #13
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Each to their own Reece - I looked at doing something with my old one but I don't have access to a workshop to set up and accurately line bore anything these days. Decided it was safer to replace it as I had a second hand spare in the garage from the scrapper.
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Old 1st December 2020, 21:04   #14
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If they are failing after such low mileage the it can't be wearing it's probably poor machining . And no extra grease nipple will cure it.
I have had a couple of fails but the did manage about 18 months .
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