loose ball joint in control arm is fairly common with old corollas, a few good tack welds will hold it from rotating. keep it up I look forward to your videos! I rewatched the last bit cause I thought you said something about stainless hardware. You did! I would advise against ss hardware, its way too expensive, is not as strong as good grade 8,10, whatever hardware you are replacing, And ss hardware has a tendency to gall or strip easily. Just today i had to cut out some striped ss threaded rods that galled and were unusable. think how long the standard toyota hardware lasted, use some anti seize when assembling! cheers, keep up the good work!
Very true, the standard hardware did last a while, thanks for that input! Also someone mentioned a tack weld, and I think thats going to be the best way to go. Thanks man
17:19 I agree with this comment regarding retaining the original hardware. Zinc or Nickel plating the original nuts and bolts would be the best option. You can even try it at your workshop, you just need to make sure you've got a place to dispose of the chemicals after you're done.
@@sansberlin also try an induction nut buster on your car's nuts. induction heating them could cause them to break free a lot easier since the rust conversion is a lot faster. Though, you might run the risk of removing the heat treatment.
I also find it interesting how these new skills fit into my daily life, even helping out friends with their cars. Ya slow and steady, and its very satisfying seeing a bunch of new parts instead of the rust pile
Thanks man, I think part of what makes this car cool is that the corolla is so widely driven, cool or uncool. It'll have a lot of connections on the road
Ball joint! Hey I have seen this happen. My solution is to take a center punch and put 8-10 strikes around the inside mating area of the control arm. Those dimples are enough to put real tension on the ball joint when it’s pressed in. Hope it works!
Satisfying to see a man making his Rolla look good again. The parts look so good after going through sandblasting and repainting in matte black. Here for the journey.
The loose ball joint is an absolute NO. What i think happened is that the original balljoint was maybe incorrectly installed and over time due to constant rubbing the opening of the control rod opened up to the point that it a new ball joint completely free to move now. You can fix it by slightly reducing the opening on the control arm by, for example putting it in a lathe chuck and tightening it down at different orientations which hopefully make it an interference fit again.
I've got an 87 Corolla and you really give me the motivation that I can keep it alive despite the rust it has, keep up the good work its really cool to see.
I had a similar problem on my upper control arm of my MX5, the old ball joint was rattling in the arm and so did the new one. After thinking about welding it on I had a friend of mine suggest adding material via welding and then boring the hole to the desired dimension. That's what we did and it worked beautifully, a bit labour intensive but worth it if you wanna save the original arm.
hmmm I don't know if I'm precise enough to make a hole the right size haha so I think I'll go the tack welding path for now, even putting a few dimples with a punch. Definitely want to try and save as many original pieces as possible, but if all fails, techno toys tuning sells a new control arm, more racing inspired though
Love the project. Really cool. You do a great job with your filming and editing work. I agree that you can’t leave those loose ball joints in those holes. One recommendation I have is to use as many Japanese or original replacement parts as possible. Bearings and ball joints especially, the difference in quality is immense. In general, try to stick to Denso, Aisin, Koyo, Hino parts or Toyota originals. You might find that they press in better due to tolerances. I look forward to watching the progress.
Was just looking up your channel the other day to check if you uploaded. Was very pleasantly surprised to see this in my recommended today. Edit: Make sure to wear the respirator when painting even with a rattle can! 14:45 the paint isn't good for the lungs.
Missed seeing your uploads, great to see you’re back again 😎 looking forward to the next one! And reassembly is gonna be a massive pain, assembling a whole car is a massive task
As per the floating ball joints, it may be ok. The threaded portion of the ball joint will tie into your vertical hub carriers and the articulation of the suspension will cause some arcing in the ball joint. The real question is.. when you turn the front wheels, will the ball joint rotate (with grease inside), or will the loose fitting in the control arm rotate (with out grease). You can try to heat and then hammer the ball joint seat to make it slightly smaller (first remove the ball joint from the control arm). But first check to see if the ball joint can accept rotation. If it cant rotate, then Toyota may have allowed the seat of the ball joint to rotate.. which is a bit odd. I am guessing your control arms are worn, and the hole needs to be contracted…. You could always get a MIG welder to add material to close up the mounting hole.
May is a big word. But i like the idea of using a welder to tack it into place, it seems like the simplest solution, that or crimping the hole around the ball joint. If all fails, Techno Toys Tuning sells very fancy control arms for this car. Little more racing inspired, but would fix it.
@@sansberlinmy friend had a similar issue with his (Australian) bf Falcon. They ended up tacking the balljoint in place with a couple of mig welds. It did work, although if I was you I would try finding a spare second hand control arm (if possible). Otherwise I would try crimping the hole smaller/potentially welding it up a little little for a better fit. Have you tried the Toyota dealership or Amayama? With any luck they might still have the control arms in stock.
As for the control arm with a loose balljoint, definitely don't run it as it is. Very dangerous and will quickly machine itself out. Ideally get a replacement control arm which isn't damaged. But you could always peen the mating surface to hold the balljoint in place or weld the balljoint into the arm. Even if it doesn't work the arm will need to be replaced anyway so could be worth a shot.
This is incredible, you kept your word and came back with the project, I love the editing, rhythm and detail that everything has, I sincerely hope that 6 months don't pass again for another video hahaha 😂
Thanks man, means a lot, editing and getting the tempo right is half the battle honestly, so im glad you appreciate it! Will not be 6 months this time, just had to take care of a few important task.
There's a song called "TC (Toyota Corolla) Superstar" by Back Porch ATX that I always think of when I see a video of yours pop up. Love the dedication and love you put in to restoring your car ❤
Always a joy to see a new installation of your project on my feed! Really good stuff man, gives me the go-get-em attitude to start powdercoating at home!
The way you are documenting this is great, keep going with it... It's a great way of showing that it can be done just so long as you spend the time, and are willing to pick your hands up and teach yourself along the way... also thanks for the playlist
Like everybody else dying to see the next episode. Car is coming along. I’m a huge Toyota fan the older the better. I’ve even shared it with a couple of guys I know who would definitely love to see the end result. Keep up the great work.💪🙌🔥
Wonderful to see you at work again! I enjoy watching sandblasting and powder coating; I got that way from watching metal toy restoration channels such as "Chip Channel Restorations." Your car will almost certainly last well into its second half-century, given the attention you've lavished upon it. Wishing you continued progress and success! Aloha.
Hey mate, Locktite 660 retaining compound is perfect for the ball joint. I have used it to rectify this exact issue as a mechanic many times. In combination with a few dimples from a punch its a reliable and strong fix
For the loose ball joints, maybe ask someone who is a pro welder if they can run a weld around the inside of the hole to build up a bit of metal. Then carefully hone it out till you have a tight interference fit. You’ll need to do the power coat again, but you’re a pro at that now. Another idea may be to hit the edges of the hole in a few places with a cold chisel to deform it a bit and forming a few points where the ball joint will have an interference fit. Just some thoughts.
Ya everyone seemed to make it seem like it was as simple as a few tack welds and dimples with a punch. Gonna try it out soon, thanks for the advice man
One thing about heating the part up before coating, one of the first things I learned whilst searching the internet for tips was a process called "outgassing". You essentially warm up the part up to the same temp that you'd bake the powder at for maybe 30 minutes so that anything that might come to the surface and ruin your finish whilst baking the part would then be discovered first and cleaned off. In short: if you were unhappy with some pinholes or something and you were sure that you prepped the parts well then the info above should fill in the gaps.
I just found your channel the other day, so I had been catching up on your videos from the start til now. Imagine my surprise when all of the sudden you had one hell of a flow goin on! It's been very vicariously satisfying watching you go through this process blind, and just getting stuck in. I've been trying to take the same approach myself with a bunch of other subjects I've always wanted to tackle. While I'm not restoring a car, I am at the very least excited to feel like I'm in a community of learners. I'll be cheering you on! P.S. - here's a track recommendation for some good background working vibes: Higher Elevation by Chaos In The CBD
First off, everything from Chaos in the CBD is amazing, im a big fan. I think a lot of us are starting to wake up the fact that just jumping into something is exactly how our favorites got there. Jerry Seinfeld once said about the beginning of his career, he saw a standup and "just wanted to be one of those guys". I have no business fixing a car, or for people to watch me fix a car, but I just want to be one of those guys. Like you said, its in a bunch of other subjects, we want to paint, we want to do woodworking etc, but we have no business being there. People who want to learn will go farther than someone forced to be there, or stuck in a routine. At the end of the day, create the life you want, right? Thanks man!
Its a shared space, so there's actually not too much to show other than my work bench and equipment. But you're right, I should do a little Q&A + Shop Tour
i was checkin like every month, forgot, and boom 2 weeks ago on my home page. great to see you back man. i wish i had the money n time to do this to my supra. keep er up!
@@sansberlin haha i’d love to! kinda hard when it’s the daily driver though. keep the good work up with the Rolla, she’s gon be a beaut when you’re done!
I think it’s important that we talk about the hair. Thats a Fabio grade mane. Just like everything else he takes times and care on the details. Looking good Joel. The restoration is great and inspiring. I would like to point out that with all the advances in suspension, maybe upgrading that would be good. It wouldn’t be original but the drive will be greatly enhanced. Have fun.
@@sansberlin i live in an apartament block without a garage, just a single parking space lol. Cant do anything except change the wheels and do interior work.
if it spins eventually it will eat through the lower control arm it should not move. You will need to try and either shim it or put in weld to repair the control arm if a replacement cant be found. for your sway bar they make universal kits so can always cobble together kits to make whats needed. I.E. on have the right size rubber or poly bushings, another has the right bolts and spacers. the parts look great though!
Very true, and it probably got loose the exact same way. I'll put a few dimples with a punch, then tack weld. If all fails, techno toys tuning makes a control arm for this car, more racing inspired though. Thanks man!
It might have already come up in the comments, but regarding any of the "hard to find" bolts you've removed from the car: just box them all up and have them cleaned/electroplated at a local shop. I follow your channel because I'm working on my '77 Datsun 620 and going through the exact same process (frame up resto) and the variety of unobtainable carriage bolts and weird bolts and stepped necked bolts forced me to just pay $300 and get them all refurbished. But, they look awesome? Keep up the great work!
That sounds like a good idea, I didn't even know it was an option. There would just be couple bolts that would need replacing due to thread damage, but otherwise I think I should go that route. Thanks man, good luck with the Datsun!
This has me itching to hurry up and buy a classic (triumph 2500), i dont usually comment on yt but i hope this helps get this the engagement your content deserves
My 1986 Nissan 200SX has almost an identical suspension setup. Down to the control arm and how your steering knuckle is technically the tiny part you're holding at 16:50. Definitely a funky setup, but it works. That ball joint goes into the center hole on the steering knuckle. The shock rides on top of that where the circle is and covers the ball joint nut. I have sandblasted and coated the entire suspension similar to your video. So I've dealt with a couple of these issues. The control arm gets worn over time from the press fit ball joint and it should not be loose that way, the easiest solution is to tack weld it in at strategic areas so that you can grind it and remove it in the future when you need to replace the ball joints again. Be sure to make enough though that it can hold up to the road abuse. With regard to your strut rod bushings (again, similar to the 200SX), you'd be surprised what you can find on eBay. I'm seeing part numbers on a few sites of 8.7102G and RP15705. Give those a Google and see what you come up with.
I did end up finding some on ebay, but it's taking a month to get here. Theres a big following for these cars in southeast asia, so they have a lot of parts lying around. Thanks for the input man, i'm going to tack weld the ball joint
bro just disappear for half a year, drop a pretty cool video, then disappear again, he be living the DREAM💯keep it up !!!!
hahaha I wont dip for 6 months again, I promise. Thanks man!
@@sansberlin please don't
I always forget about this project, but I love when you upload a new vídeo of it.
Ill just have to upload more often.
@sansberlin Please do
@@sansberlinplease update more
loose ball joint in control arm is fairly common with old corollas, a few good tack welds will hold it from rotating. keep it up I look forward to your videos!
I rewatched the last bit cause I thought you said something about stainless hardware. You did! I would advise against ss hardware, its way too expensive, is not as strong as good grade 8,10, whatever hardware you are replacing, And ss hardware has a tendency to gall or strip easily. Just today i had to cut out some striped ss threaded rods that galled and were unusable.
think how long the standard toyota hardware lasted, use some anti seize when assembling!
cheers, keep up the good work!
Very true, the standard hardware did last a while, thanks for that input! Also someone mentioned a tack weld, and I think thats going to be the best way to go. Thanks man
17:19
I agree with this comment regarding retaining the original hardware.
Zinc or Nickel plating the original nuts and bolts would be the best option. You can even try it at your workshop, you just need to make sure you've got a place to dispose of the chemicals after you're done.
@@sansberlin also try an induction nut buster on your car's nuts. induction heating them could cause them to break free a lot easier since the rust conversion is a lot faster. Though, you might run the risk of removing the heat treatment.
Man had his priorties straight, powder coating over ping pong.
satisfying results. love that you're not just slapping new parts on willy-nilly and picking up new skills as you go
I also find it interesting how these new skills fit into my daily life, even helping out friends with their cars. Ya slow and steady, and its very satisfying seeing a bunch of new parts instead of the rust pile
I just randomly remembered your channel and got blessed with "1 day ago" upload.
more consistent from now on. Thanks man
forget about the corolla gr of some thing like that, this guy is going to have the coolest corolla out there
I mean yeah, modern bad, but the GR models are honestly a much needed refresh in today's crossover-laden world.
Thanks man, I think part of what makes this car cool is that the corolla is so widely driven, cool or uncool. It'll have a lot of connections on the road
Still can't believe you're not a car mechanic! Man, some of us being humbled by the work you've done 😅
I'm just faking it, this is a big compliment, thanks man!
Heck yeah more rolla content.
heck ya
Lisan Al Gaib! This could honestly be the most inspiring restoration on the platform.
Dude, big compliment, thank you!
I'm an architect/moto junkie and i've absolutely fallen in love with your studio setup. Keep moving forward man!
Thanks man!
It’s about time.
Glad to see you back.
Glad to be back, had to take care of some important tasks
Glass beams playing in the back too - a man of class 🙏
A man who can recognize Glass Beams in a 3 second clip - the king of class. Thanks man
Ball joint! Hey I have seen this happen. My solution is to take a center punch and put 8-10 strikes around the inside mating area of the control arm. Those dimples are enough to put real tension on the ball joint when it’s pressed in. Hope it works!
Smart! I’m gonna try this out
@@sansberlin This is also used on UJ yokes when they're a bit stretched out.
12:49 Cracked me up. Love that you're back with the Corolla!
haha ya need to put in a few jokes. Thanks man, glad to be back!
I honestly had no idea that you could bake powdercoat in a regular oven... Man is it making me want to get my own set up
Aw ya, just go find any old electric oven. Now that i've got the gear, im powder coating everything around my house
@@sansberlin lmao yeah, that was my reaction as well. Started to list random stuff that I could powdercoat
cutlery, carpet, cat
So happy to see an update from you. Not too many projects going into the level of detail that you are. Thanks Joel, keep up the great work.
Thanks man, really appreciate it
great taste in music. car build is sweet too
Thanks man
Satisfying to see a man making his Rolla look good again. The parts look so good after going through sandblasting and repainting in matte black. Here for the journey.
Thanks man! Yes, not having a big rust pile anymore is very satisfying, even seeing them just bare metal was great
@@sansberlin upcoming JCCS show star? 👀
it's a good day when we get the corolla updates
also Eid Mubarak for those who celebrate it!
Eid Mubarak! Good to be uploading again
The loose ball joint is an absolute NO. What i think happened is that the original balljoint was maybe incorrectly installed and over time due to constant rubbing the opening of the control rod opened up to the point that it a new ball joint completely free to move now. You can fix it by slightly reducing the opening on the control arm by, for example putting it in a lathe chuck and tightening it down at different orientations which hopefully make it an interference fit again.
I think you're right, probably just got worn down. I'll put some dimples in with a punch, and see if I can tack weld it.
great job on the project, mate. love the editing and vibes! great music choices too
Thanks man, its fun editing the video and hearing what I was listening to in the shop
couldn't keep my fingers off of the video cause i have to study but i had to watch this :((
thanks man, now get back to studying!
I've got an 87 Corolla and you really give me the motivation that I can keep it alive despite the rust it has, keep up the good work its really cool to see.
Ya man, you need to keep these old cars lasting another 50 years. Get out there and clean it up
I have been waiting for this. I'm so glad to see you're back working on the old girl
Same, had some important things to take care of, thanks man
I was just thinking about this project and just like that a video popped in my feed, welcome back
Thanks man, good to be back
Can't wait when you put it all together!
One step at a time haha but getting closer!
I used to pray for times like these, glad to see another video!
lol, thanks man, more to come!
I had a similar problem on my upper control arm of my MX5, the old ball joint was rattling in the arm and so did the new one. After thinking about welding it on I had a friend of mine suggest adding material via welding and then boring the hole to the desired dimension. That's what we did and it worked beautifully, a bit labour intensive but worth it if you wanna save the original arm.
hmmm I don't know if I'm precise enough to make a hole the right size haha so I think I'll go the tack welding path for now, even putting a few dimples with a punch. Definitely want to try and save as many original pieces as possible, but if all fails, techno toys tuning sells a new control arm, more racing inspired though
Love the project. Really cool. You do a great job with your filming and editing work. I agree that you can’t leave those loose ball joints in those holes. One recommendation I have is to use as many Japanese or original replacement parts as possible. Bearings and ball joints especially, the difference in quality is immense. In general, try to stick to Denso, Aisin, Koyo, Hino parts or Toyota originals. You might find that they press in better due to tolerances. I look forward to watching the progress.
Finally!!
I know! Had some important tasks to take care of
Was just looking up your channel the other day to check if you uploaded. Was very pleasantly surprised to see this in my recommended today.
Edit: Make sure to wear the respirator when painting even with a rattle can! 14:45 the paint isn't good for the lungs.
Had to take care of a lot over the past few months. But happy to get back to this! thanks man
One of the best ongoing series on UA-cam right now, gotta be!
Big compliment, thanks man!
lol loved the dune joke.
Good job, keep it up!
haha thanks man
Great to see you back Joe!
Glad to be back!
hell yeah new ep, was literally checking last week to see if I missed something. luckily this showed up in my recommended.
Didnt miss anything, just had some important things to take care of for the last few months. time to get back to it regularly
lets goooo he's back and with longer hair!!
Lets goooo! Gotta show the heavy metal hair
Welcome back
thanks for having me
Missed seeing your uploads, great to see you’re back again 😎 looking forward to the next one!
And reassembly is gonna be a massive pain, assembling a whole car is a massive task
I was hoping that because everything would be clean it would be easier! Thanks man, glad to be back
Dang, the powder coating looking good! Also man big congratulations on becoming an Architect!
Thanks man! Was a long road, glad everyone held on while I completed it
As per the floating ball joints, it may be ok. The threaded portion of the ball joint will tie into your vertical hub carriers and the articulation of the suspension will cause some arcing in the ball joint. The real question is.. when you turn the front wheels, will the ball joint rotate (with grease inside), or will the loose fitting in the control arm rotate (with out grease).
You can try to heat and then hammer the ball joint seat to make it slightly smaller (first remove the ball joint from the control arm). But first check to see if the ball joint can accept rotation. If it cant rotate, then Toyota may have allowed the seat of the ball joint to rotate.. which is a bit odd. I am guessing your control arms are worn, and the hole needs to be contracted…. You could always get a MIG welder to add material to close up the mounting hole.
May is a big word. But i like the idea of using a welder to tack it into place, it seems like the simplest solution, that or crimping the hole around the ball joint. If all fails, Techno Toys Tuning sells very fancy control arms for this car. Little more racing inspired, but would fix it.
happens a lot with old corollas, fairly common to just tack weld the bj tokeep it from rotating
@@sansberlinmy friend had a similar issue with his (Australian) bf Falcon. They ended up tacking the balljoint in place with a couple of mig welds. It did work, although if I was you I would try finding a spare second hand control arm (if possible). Otherwise I would try crimping the hole smaller/potentially welding it up a little little for a better fit.
Have you tried the Toyota dealership or Amayama? With any luck they might still have the control arms in stock.
As for the control arm with a loose balljoint, definitely don't run it as it is. Very dangerous and will quickly machine itself out. Ideally get a replacement control arm which isn't damaged. But you could always peen the mating surface to hold the balljoint in place or weld the balljoint into the arm. Even if it doesn't work the arm will need to be replaced anyway so could be worth a shot.
I think that's going to be my first option. Get a punch, reduce the hole size. Most likely both the weld and punch.
HE'S BACK ❤
Glad to be back ♥
@@sansberlin hey man you have to share us those playlist, your taste in music in mint
im loving this project. finally a new episode
Thank! Not going to wait so long this time, just had to take care of some important tasks
Thanks for getting back at it! Love your series
Was a matter of time, thanks man!
This is incredible, you kept your word and came back with the project, I love the editing, rhythm and detail that everything has, I sincerely hope that 6 months don't pass again for another video hahaha 😂
Thanks man, means a lot, editing and getting the tempo right is half the battle honestly, so im glad you appreciate it! Will not be 6 months this time, just had to take care of a few important task.
There's a song called "TC (Toyota Corolla) Superstar" by Back Porch ATX that I always think of when I see a video of yours pop up. Love the dedication and love you put in to restoring your car ❤
I just went to listen to it, i love it. Im gonna ask to use it
I just found your channel 2 days ago, but I’ve really been enjoying this series! Keep up the good work ❤️ sending love from Edmonton
Thanks for following along! You didn't have to wait 6 months like the others. Love from Vancouver
Always a joy to see a new installation of your project on my feed! Really good stuff man, gives me the go-get-em attitude to start powdercoating at home!
Thanks man, love the support!
I like watching these kinds of cars being restored, just a shame I couldn't even afford the paint. Lol
Naw man, little by little, I didnt have a tool to my name before this
The way you are documenting this is great, keep going with it... It's a great way of showing that it can be done just so long as you spend the time, and are willing to pick your hands up and teach yourself along the way... also thanks for the playlist
Appreciate it. It's all about learning something new, the footage of the process is a bonus, at the end of the day I want to drive the car.
@@sansberlin I do too, after the first post I started looking around for one too 😂
Like everybody else dying to see the next episode. Car is coming along. I’m a huge Toyota fan the older the better. I’ve even shared it with a couple of guys I know who would definitely love to see the end result. Keep up the great work.💪🙌🔥
Man, thanks for the love, and thanks for sharing it with people, that really means a lot!
OMG WELCOME BACK! ❤
Thanks man, good to be back!
At last! More upcoming videos please
Time to get into a regular schedule again
Great job 👍more video's plz...love this car.. would like to see it finished lol
thanks again man
EXCELLENT!.
I hope to see the final result of this great job.
Thanks man, hopefully all back together by end of summer!
Always a pleasant surprise when I see a new video from your Corolla project in my notifications!!!
Thanks man, been a while and glad to get back at it!
Babe, wake-up! Joel posted a new vídeo 😬
Yee boii
Nice one. Those parts look great. Well done.
Thanks, much more satisfying than seeing the rust pile all the time
Tremendo trabajo y dedicación, se nota que amás lo que haces, saludos desde Chile
¡Gracias! Saludos desde Canadá
Wonderful to see you at work again! I enjoy watching sandblasting and powder coating; I got that way from watching metal toy restoration channels such as "Chip Channel Restorations." Your car will almost certainly last well into its second half-century, given the attention you've lavished upon it. Wishing you continued progress and success! Aloha.
I know, i love watching those asmr, piece by piece restorations. That's the plan, i want this to last another 50 years. Thanks man! Aloha
Great to see a new video from you! Fun video as always
Thanks man!
Hes back!!!
Excited to get back into this!!
you're livin' the dream man
Thanks man, we’re all livin our own dream
Welcome back and looking good man!
Good to be back, thanks man!
Hearing someone getting their butt kicked at ping pong in the middle of the video. Nice
lol
was just looking at your channel the other day! happy to see you posted again.
Thank for checking in, should be more regular posting now
Phew, thought you forgot about us Joel!
Glad to see you back and making nice progress on the car, and on your hair.
I'm just glad you didn't forget about me! Just waited so long because I wanted to show you the new hair
@@sansberlin Hahahah! After a few months Toyota Corolla jesus returns :P
Welcome back!
thanks for having me!
YES!!!! Another Upload!!!!!
Had to take care of some important things, time to get back to it
@@sansberlin All good!!! Just excited to have you back on my feed again
The strut bar bushing look very similar to the AW11(85-89) MR2, not sure if you can find those in rubber but it might be a close fit if you do.
Ya i've been told that the MR2 has a bunch of similar parts, i'm thinking of trying a Bilstein front shock insert.
he's aliveeeeeeeeee
Had to take care of some important thingssssss
HES BACK
DUNE MUSIC
Its like im Voldemort
cool stuff, amazing diy setup. For extra protection you can use a clear wax for the undertray and individual parts
Good idea, i'll look into that
Hey mate, Locktite 660 retaining compound is perfect for the ball joint. I have used it to rectify this exact issue as a mechanic many times. In combination with a few dimples from a punch its a reliable and strong fix
Definitely the dimples from the punch, was thinking of a few tack welds as well, locktite is a cherry on top
For the loose ball joints, maybe ask someone who is a pro welder if they can run a weld around the inside of the hole to build up a bit of metal. Then carefully hone it out till you have a tight interference fit. You’ll need to do the power coat again, but you’re a pro at that now.
Another idea may be to hit the edges of the hole in a few places with a cold chisel to deform it a bit and forming a few points where the ball joint will have an interference fit.
Just some thoughts.
Ya everyone seemed to make it seem like it was as simple as a few tack welds and dimples with a punch. Gonna try it out soon, thanks for the advice man
One thing about heating the part up before coating, one of the first things I learned whilst searching the internet for tips was a process called "outgassing". You essentially warm up the part up to the same temp that you'd bake the powder at for maybe 30 minutes so that anything that might come to the surface and ruin your finish whilst baking the part would then be discovered first and cleaned off. In short: if you were unhappy with some pinholes or something and you were sure that you prepped the parts well then the info above should fill in the gaps.
I just found your channel the other day, so I had been catching up on your videos from the start til now. Imagine my surprise when all of the sudden you had one hell of a flow goin on!
It's been very vicariously satisfying watching you go through this process blind, and just getting stuck in. I've been trying to take the same approach myself with a bunch of other subjects I've always wanted to tackle. While I'm not restoring a car, I am at the very least excited to feel like I'm in a community of learners. I'll be cheering you on!
P.S. - here's a track recommendation for some good background working vibes: Higher Elevation by Chaos In The CBD
First off, everything from Chaos in the CBD is amazing, im a big fan.
I think a lot of us are starting to wake up the fact that just jumping into something is exactly how our favorites got there. Jerry Seinfeld once said about the beginning of his career, he saw a standup and "just wanted to be one of those guys". I have no business fixing a car, or for people to watch me fix a car, but I just want to be one of those guys. Like you said, its in a bunch of other subjects, we want to paint, we want to do woodworking etc, but we have no business being there. People who want to learn will go farther than someone forced to be there, or stuck in a routine.
At the end of the day, create the life you want, right? Thanks man!
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I love the mixture between Arctic Monkeys and Frank Zappa in the background!
haha good ear, variety is the spice of life
Waiting for an update for your project, i just woke up and new video already upload! Please dont leave us hanging bro 😅
I wont leave you guys hanging because I need to eventually drive the car haha
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Would love to see a shop tour/overview!
Its a shared space, so there's actually not too much to show other than my work bench and equipment. But you're right, I should do a little Q&A + Shop Tour
Love your restoration techniques and the dedication...i want to send mine 72 hideluxe corolla to you for restoration ❤ from Pakistan
Thanks man, but we'll see if my lack of experience in restoration has an affect on the final product when I get driving it haha Love from Canada
i was checkin like every month, forgot, and boom 2 weeks ago on my home page. great to see you back man. i wish i had the money n time to do this to my supra. keep er up!
Oooof a super restoration would be sweet, get on that!
@@sansberlin haha i’d love to! kinda hard when it’s the daily driver though. keep the good work up with the Rolla, she’s gon be a beaut when you’re done!
Video came up in my suggestions, nice. But now I need the Spotify playlist link. And you’ve provided it. #TopTier.
I think it’s important that we talk about the hair. Thats a Fabio grade mane. Just like everything else he takes times and care on the details. Looking good Joel. The restoration is great and inspiring. I would like to point out that with all the advances in suspension, maybe upgrading that would be good. It wouldn’t be original but the drive will be greatly enhanced. Have fun.
Amazing job! The parts look brand new!
Thanks man!
He's back! 👌
good to be back
if only i had a garage... love the videos man, keep em coming
Theres always a driveway, thanks man!
@@sansberlin i live in an apartament block without a garage, just a single parking space lol. Cant do anything except change the wheels and do interior work.
was waiting for this episode! awesome work brother
Thanks brother
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if it spins eventually it will eat through the lower control arm it should not move. You will need to try and either shim it or put in weld to repair the control arm if a replacement cant be found. for your sway bar they make universal kits so can always cobble together kits to make whats needed. I.E. on have the right size rubber or poly bushings, another has the right bolts and spacers. the parts look great though!
Very true, and it probably got loose the exact same way. I'll put a few dimples with a punch, then tack weld. If all fails, techno toys tuning makes a control arm for this car, more racing inspired though. Thanks man!
@@sansberlin You're welcome, dimples are a great idea.
It might have already come up in the comments, but regarding any of the "hard to find" bolts you've removed from the car: just box them all up and have them cleaned/electroplated at a local shop. I follow your channel because I'm working on my '77 Datsun 620 and going through the exact same process (frame up resto) and the variety of unobtainable carriage bolts and weird bolts and stepped necked bolts forced me to just pay $300 and get them all refurbished. But, they look awesome? Keep up the great work!
That sounds like a good idea, I didn't even know it was an option. There would just be couple bolts that would need replacing due to thread damage, but otherwise I think I should go that route. Thanks man, good luck with the Datsun!
ah yes, I've been waiting for you to upload again
Same, had to take care of some important things
You came back!
Thanks! missed you guys too
1:48 i listen to the same song while working in the garage :))
Noice
This has me itching to hurry up and buy a classic (triumph 2500), i dont usually comment on yt but i hope this helps get this the engagement your content deserves
Appreciate it man! Ya get out there, buy old things, and make them new
Great work as usual. I know it's a pain but you really gotta use a respirator when painting with those rattle cans! Health has to come first!
My 1986 Nissan 200SX has almost an identical suspension setup. Down to the control arm and how your steering knuckle is technically the tiny part you're holding at 16:50. Definitely a funky setup, but it works. That ball joint goes into the center hole on the steering knuckle. The shock rides on top of that where the circle is and covers the ball joint nut.
I have sandblasted and coated the entire suspension similar to your video. So I've dealt with a couple of these issues. The control arm gets worn over time from the press fit ball joint and it should not be loose that way, the easiest solution is to tack weld it in at strategic areas so that you can grind it and remove it in the future when you need to replace the ball joints again. Be sure to make enough though that it can hold up to the road abuse.
With regard to your strut rod bushings (again, similar to the 200SX), you'd be surprised what you can find on eBay. I'm seeing part numbers on a few sites of 8.7102G and RP15705. Give those a Google and see what you come up with.
I did end up finding some on ebay, but it's taking a month to get here. Theres a big following for these cars in southeast asia, so they have a lot of parts lying around. Thanks for the input man, i'm going to tack weld the ball joint
I welded the ball joint to the lower support arm in a couple of places
in my own car ke20 1971
Seems to be the answer, easy enough, ill try it out