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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 849
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can anyone tell me the best way to replace the the body ball mounts that hold the struts as they rust off thanks all
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 2,802
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probably best to source something aftermarket
there a weld in pivot ball, best to grind it out, drill carefully, find a threaded pivot ball and maybe use a nutsert in the panel make sure panel is taken to bare metal to ensure no rust and then appropriately finished to prevent further issues!
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Right out sideways
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
Posts: 5,304
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mine rusted out at the post it attaches to the body, so easy to get out, no idea what I will do to get it back in
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 849
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what i have done is found 2 replacement ones of a ba cut the threads off and a mate of mine is going to weld them in place of the old ones tomorrow this problem is the worst set up ive ever seen ford should be ashamed
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