Thoughtshewas18 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 Well last month I ordered Shocks and A-arms from alba sports (elka elites and 2+ a-arms). They sent me the wrong parts first then I got it resolved but then I didnt receive any joints so I had to get those then now Im trying to put the stock nuts onto the new Joints so I can screw it into the tierod but i cant get the nuts on the joint!!! Something has to be messed up with the thread? I got 2 of them ready to go but I took the other 2 to ace hardware and we couldnt get any nuts to screw on. The stocks ones wont work either. BUT they do screw into the tie rod just fine... WTF? Can I take them somewere to get the thread treated or should I have them exchanged? I would prefer something local cause ive been waiting a month to get this done and its driving me crazy. Quote
Thoughtshewas18 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Posted September 22, 2006 omg two of them are reverse threaded arnt they!!??? Quote
LiftdT4R Posted September 22, 2006 Report Posted September 22, 2006 I don't think anything on a banshee is revere threads. When I did my tie rods I rmemebr them just matching up with the stock ball joints, and getting them in. Sounds to me like your thread is screwed up or something. Quote
Thoughtshewas18 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Posted September 22, 2006 I don't think anything on a banshee is revere threads. When I did my tie rods I rmemebr them just matching up with the stock ball joints, and getting them in. Sounds to me like your thread is screwed up or something. Im pretty sure it is beccause 2 out of the 4 joints have threads going the opposite direction.... im trying to find a place to get nut for this I took it to ace they said its left hand threaded which im sure is reverse and they dont carry nuts for those. Quote
boonman Posted September 22, 2006 Report Posted September 22, 2006 You need to find a local fastener place around you, or order them from Alba. or if you know the size, I probably have them. Quote
Thoughtshewas18 Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Posted September 22, 2006 Yep 2 of the 4 joints for the tie rods are left hand threaded. I got nuts for it at Copper State here locally. Now hopefully I can go riding this weekend and break in the new suspension! Now is there a good way for making sure I have the tires both dead on straight (tightening the tierods)? Or do I just need to judge it by eye and ride it out till its right? My first time doing this kinda work but I think I got it right! Quote
boonman Posted September 23, 2006 Report Posted September 23, 2006 Yep 2 of the 4 joints for the tie rods are left hand threaded. I got nuts for it at Copper State here locally. Now hopefully I can go riding this weekend and break in the new suspension! Now is there a good way for making sure I have the tires both dead on straight (tightening the tierods)? Or do I just need to judge it by eye and ride it out till its right? My first time doing this kinda work but I think I got it right! Well, the tie rods are threaded this way for easier adjustment without having to remove one of the tie rods. ANyways, grab a measuring tape, and adjust yourself for a touch of toe in. I like to measure from the center rib of the tire, and measure the front, and then the back. (of the front tire, don't worry abotu the rear tires....) Quote
Bansh-eman Posted September 23, 2006 Report Posted September 23, 2006 I don't think anything on a banshee is revere threads. When I did my tie rods I rmemebr them just matching up with the stock ball joints, and getting them in. Sounds to me like your thread is screwed up or something. like quoted 2 of the ball joints are left handed to make ez adjustments. the nutz to lock them down are as well. Quote
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