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I understand that the lateral load is spread around the circumference of the hole. The length of the taper/interference in the hole is the same length on all units the extra length is more to do with the ball join housing design. The Merle unit has a cup cover to reduce the overall length. The fit is a anywhere between a press and clearance fit so manufacturing process dictates if you end up with a light interference fit. The small bolts are there as final fixings to stop the unit falling out and should not be thought of as load bearing fasteners
Thank you so much for your comment. I understand your first sentence to imply then that the tighter the ball joint fits into the hole, the better the lateral load transfer into the hub's structure? If so, then it is fundamentally important to have a very tight fit. Very much appreciate your expertise and contribution here, Mark.
Great video. I just bought a 2003 HSE and want to overhaul the front suspension so this was a super helpful video. Thanks for the content.
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well done. Thanks for taking the time
I understand that the lateral load is spread around the circumference of the hole. The length of the taper/interference in the hole is the same length on all units the extra length is more to do with the ball join housing design. The Merle unit has a cup cover to reduce the overall length. The fit is a anywhere between a press and clearance fit so manufacturing process dictates if you end up with a light interference fit. The small bolts are there as final fixings to stop the unit falling out and should not be thought of as load bearing fasteners
Thank you so much for your comment. I understand your first sentence to imply then that the tighter the ball joint fits into the hole, the better the lateral load transfer into the hub's structure? If so, then it is fundamentally important to have a very tight fit. Very much appreciate your expertise and contribution here, Mark.
@@mikar3601 not a problem. A tight sliding fit would be perfect in this type of application. Let’s see how I get in with mine in the coming days....👍
Lemforder is better than MOOG again and with regards to bushes and ball joints should be the only ones used on these heavy rigs.
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