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Old 10-14-2005, 08:59 PM
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Default Re: WTB upper ball joints

Chuck,
I purchased some from an old friend who bought them from an industrial supplier and had to buy bulk. 1000 if I recall. I am trying to locate a new source and may have found one. I will let you know. Also, I just got my new AMK catalog and scanned through it quick. I believe they are listed in there as well for the Chevelle.

As far as installing them, I had a pneumatic tool made that puts a similar head on the rivet. It is a two man job and is kind of cumbersome but works none the less. The rivets have a hardened core with a softer outer layer that peens the head over much like the original. I need to revise the tool so that I can replicate exactly how the rivets should look.
Rick
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