<VV> Suspension part name

[chris c]

This part bolts to the tire end with 2 bolts flat on the back threw the 
hub the brakes are attached to, makes a right angle to the tie rod 
ends.   I took a picture, but forgot the camera, maybe I will post the 
picture of the item.


George Jones wrote:
> Chris,
>
> I need a little more clarification to give you an answer. It sounds 
> like you're describing tie rod ends connected to the drag link. If you 
> can wiggle any of the joints in their socket, they are bad. They are 
> designed to pivot in their socket (with some resistance), but to 
> wiggle from side to side is not a good thing. Your car has two outer 
> tie rod ends (closest to the wheel hub), 2 inner tie rod ends 
> (connected by a sleeve to the outer tie rod ends) and an idler arm (on 
> the passenger side connected to the frame rail). All of these joints 
> need to be inspected for wear and proper lubrication.
>
> On Jan 15, 2008 9:52 AM, chris c <ricorvair at cox.net 
> <mailto:ricorvair at cox.net>> wrote:
>
>     I am working on my 65 Monza's front end.
>
>     1.  What is the name of the piece that connects to the wheel hub
>     and to
>     the tie rods.
>
>     2.  I removed it, and noticed it is very floppy (not a wiggle),
>     but easy
>     to move in all directions.  Is this normal?  If not what is it?  Does
>     the whole piece get replaced, or just the bushing?
>
>     Thanks to all.  I tried looking threw the parts catalog, but could not
>     decide which part it was.
>
>
>
>
>
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