wireweld
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When reaming spindle from small joint to large joint, do you drill the hole thru the spindle for the minor diameter first? And then ream?
I want to use the large ball joint with the Kelsey Hayes spindles.OK, why exactly are you reaming a spindle?
Yes. This is what I was looking for. I plan to use the large ball joint with the Kelsey Hayes spindle. Thank you.I'm assuming you want to use late model B-joint/upper arms or their tubular type replacements w/the rest of what you have to be unchanged, if so, yes it would cut the time
You spend reaming down exponentially. Just be sure of the thickness yours vs. the late model, the small dia. may need adjusted depending on the amt. of variation(if any), up
or down depending. I don't personally know anyone who has done this, and have not investigated the dimensions to evaluate poss. problems w/it, but I know many have gone
the other way w/a tapered sleeve bushing. I assume you have the correct taper reamer from someone(Goodson,McMaster-Carr,etc.)? There are two different std.
tapers used in automotive joints, 1.5"/ft. & 2.0"/ft., the former more common. If
you are planning to drive the reamer, usual recommended RPM is approx. -40-.
For a drag car, the SBJ would be superior. Less friction, so easier movement, and probably a pound lighter for the pair.
I really can't imagine anything beyond off road or demo derby, where the BBJ could possibly have a benefit