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We discovered the problem the hard way, while out on a ride We were able to limp home..

The ball joint popped out of the stub axle, also the axle fell out.

The chintzy bolt was as tight as it could possibly be.

Upon bolt removal and inspection, the threads of the bolt were worn off where the ball joint notch rubs.

I am going to replace all with the 1/2-20 grade 8 bolts and reseat the bushing in the helms bolt .

The dissambled one on the drill press, the others, in place.

This is a very dangerous problem that can't be discovered just by "nutting and bolting" the trooper on a regular basis.

I strongly advise everyone to remove the bolts and inspect them for wear and replace as necessary.

Thanks Lenny for the very good explaination of this fix.

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We discovered the problem the hard way, while out on a ride We were able to limp home..

The ball joint popped out of the stub axle, also the axle fell out.

The chintzy bolt was as tight as it could possibly be.

Upon bolt removal and inspection, the threads of the bolt were worn off where the ball joint notch rubs.

I am going to replace all with the 1/2-20 grade 8 bolts and reseat the bushing in the helms bolt .

The dissambled one on the drill press, the others, in place.

This is a very dangerous problem that can't be discovered just by "nutting and bolting" the trooper on a regular basis.

I strongly advise everyone to remove the bolts and inspect them for wear and replace as necessary.

Thanks Lenny for the very good explaination of this fix.

For those who didn't listen to me, Listen to Ernie, I've preached changing those bolts several times.

Ernie, When you're done, be sure and cut off any bolt sticking out past the nut, it will limit your turning some.

Kinarfi

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