Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/20/14 10:51 PM
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I know they worked on Chevettes.You fliped them one way or the other to get more or less camber.I did a lot of them at work.Never heard of them for Mopars.Only way camber can change is if the adjustment bolts arent tight.My nephew had his done and they didnt tighten them enough.Rocky
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/20/14 11:03 PM
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Ya, I'm not really sure either as they're screw in uppers so how would you locate them properly. Rock Auto has them listed as Moog K772 problem solver for only $14.99.
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/20/14 11:53 PM
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isn't it Moog offset UCA bushings #K7103 & they will kick the UCA/top of spindle out to get more positive camber. I would first check into getting the frame tabs welded so it wont cave in again.
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/21/14 12:01 AM
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both sides. A buddy mentioned switching to the Moog "Problem Solver" upper ball joint which he says will give me some "built in" camber.
He's not working on Mopars if he says upper ball joints will give you more camber , they're screw in types as mentioned, only offset bushings UCA bushings can do that. BTW all Moog parts say "problem solver " on the box.
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/21/14 12:04 AM
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I'm getting my volare back on the road and it's in need of an alignment. I've had it aligned twice in the past & it's a bear to get the top of the tire far enough out. It's fallen back in twice now on both sides. A buddy mentioned switching to the Moog "Problem Solver" upper ball joint which he says will give me some "built in" camber.
Just want to see if anyone has done this with success or have other thoughts/ideas.
My 76 F gets plenty of camber. You mention its "fallen back in". Do you mean the dog bone (shaft the uca pivots on) has moved after alignment?
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/21/14 01:01 PM
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BTW all Moog parts say "problem solver " on the box.
I noticed that as well.
FWIW, the "Problem solver" upper bushings won't work on F bodies because they have a shaft mounted upper control arm and do not use the same eccentric cams as old mopars. If the upper arms are moving, I'd think the bolts are striped or the serrated tines are stripped or there is some other physical problem with the set up.
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/21/14 07:19 PM
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/21/14 09:38 PM
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I think the serrations are worn out on the shafts but it was always tough to get the top of the tire out far enough. Usually maxed out with a pry bar while gunning the bolts down. I was really hoping I could get a little more camber in it before taking it down to the shop.
Did you check the torque specs? Whats the condition of the UCA and LCA bushings? I wouldnt use an air gun on the UCA shaft hold down bolts. Torque them down to 150 ft lbs.
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/21/14 09:46 PM
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Widening the slots sounds like it might be the easiest option. Going to pull the bolts out & check the serrations out. New shafts may be in order if they're worn off. That's if they're even available. It's been several years since I've played with this car so things are a little foggy.
The serrations are on both the shaft and the plate they mount to.
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Re: "Problem Solver" Ball Joints
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07/22/14 05:41 PM
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Your welcome Jay. I rebuilt the front end on my 76 Aspen wagon last year. UCA bushings were whipped and actually falling apart on the PS. Camber was visibly off on that side. RockAuto had everything I needed to rebuild, all MOOG and TRW, and at very good prices.
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