what is this supposed to look like?

[Mrtin]

I'm putting my spindles back in with new ball joints and can't for the life of me get the rubber to sit against the I-beam. Now it occurs to me that I can't really think of a reason it SHOULD sit against the I-beam. Am I correct in thinking that rubber boot is really just to protect the greased joint, and does not serve as a contact point?

The joints are pressed in to the spindle just fine. Then between the top of the rubber boot and the I-beam there is about a 1/4 inch gap where the ball joint stud is exposed. So is this proper?

 

[mp3deviant721]

I dunno why that would be, my ball joint boots sit against the beam. Are the ball joints all the way tightened up? That could be it too.

 

[CHKNFKR]

Thats fairly common with cheaper bjs. It looks silly but as you've stated it's seated properly and tge boot is just a boot, it keeps the grease in the joint and dirt and water out. If it bothers you, buy moog bjs next time.

 

[Mrtin]

thanks!

Oh boy CHKNFKR, that really helps a ton. I'm no stranger to being cheap and looking funny, so I guess I'm good to go.

Thanks again, this is huge help.

 

[doorgunner]

Oh boy CHKNFKR, that really helps a ton. I'm no stranger to being cheap and looking funny, so I guess I'm good to go.

Thanks again, this is huge help.

I know I feel better now (me---I never would have noticed the gap..... )



CHKN_ thanks for heppin us rookies

 

[CHKNFKR]

Rookies? If you call yourself a rookie does that make me a toddler?