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mrraford · 10-17-2016, 10:19 AM

Ok, we are working on the RHD front axle rebuild.
The wishbone is in good shape although the ball is showing some typical wear. Has anybody here attempted to apply braze to the ball to build it back up to spec?
The seems to have potential as the braze should act as a "bushing" and improve the fit in the cups.
I know it won't last as long as steel but it should improve any slack that exists.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-17-2016, 10:39 AM

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Measure the ball top to bottom and let us know what it is. It takes a fair amount of wear before you really need to do repairs to bring it back to size. As long as the two new cups around the ball leave a gap it will hold the ball snug.

Yes, brazing will work OK.

10-17-2016, 10:19 AM	#1
mrraford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 190	Wishbone head idea Ok, we are working on the RHD front axle rebuild. The wishbone is in good shape although the ball is showing some typical wear. Has anybody here attempted to apply braze to the ball to build it back up to spec? The seems to have potential as the braze should act as a "bushing" and improve the fit in the cups. I know it won't last as long as steel but it should improve any slack that exists.

10-17-2016, 10:39 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Wishbone head idea Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Measure the ball top to bottom and let us know what it is. It takes a fair amount of wear before you really need to do repairs to bring it back to size. As long as the two new cups around the ball leave a gap it will hold the ball snug. Yes, brazing will work OK.