FC S4 Custom Ball Joint Experiment
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FC S4 Custom Ball Joint Experiment
Many of us have had to extend our ball joints to allow for more angle without rubbing. One of the hassles of rx7 FC (s4) ball joints is that once the joint goes bad you must replace the whole piece because our joints are not "press in". I am currently working up a joint that is two inches adjustable and has regular press-in joints. The slots also allow for another axis of camber adjustment. The ball joint I will be using is a #K7147 part number.
Let me know what you guys think, I am pretty excited to get these made and try them out.
Let me know what you guys think, I am pretty excited to get these made and try them out.
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The idea is to have two versions. They will be sold as a pair (left and right) including ball joints with a chromoly version for ~ $200 and an aluminum for ~ $250. The renders above are the part in Aluminum.
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I ran those on my car for a few years without issues until I went to a compeltely custom LCA.
Pats setup is easy to make and I can make more if people want.
I also have an adjuster on there and the holes are slotted so you can go +/- 10mm on the setup very quickly.
Pats setup is easy to make and I can make more if people want.
I also have an adjuster on there and the holes are slotted so you can go +/- 10mm on the setup very quickly.
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Changed the design a little since my first post, but I Finally got a set of these made. Testing fitting them. Need to make a few more adjustments before the next set.
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I just dont understand why you want them adjustable. Im willing to bet you/most people will just adjust them out as wide as you can(I.E. look at the picture) then leave them that way.
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It is another way of camber adjustment. If you max it out thats great it will still work fine. But if you dont have all of the other steering parts to benefit from maxing it out you will be able to find your medium. And still have replaceable joints.