> A couple of questions regarding my front suspension re-build. Have
> installed new upper ball joints (TRF) and can still see some of the
> splines on the ball joint shaft protruding from the upper control
> arms. Is this usual?
No, but it happens. You didn't seat the splines into the grooves already
cut in the arms, and they haven't cut new ones. I'm not sure why it's a
problem, but I have seen it before.
> Will the
> protruding splines (1/4") affect front end geometry significantly?
I wouldn't be as worried about the geometry, as what happens if the splines
do eventually cut the grooves.
> For the rest of the rebuild a friend suggested substituting good
> quality nylock nuts for the many castellated nuts in the front
> suspension. A good idea?
Personally, I have a lot more faith in a cotter pin than that little bit of
nylon. I have seen even brand new Nylocs back off. Given the choice, I
would stick with the castellated nuts. But, the Nylocs will work, usually,
if you replace them every time.
Randall
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