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Bruce of MN · 05-13-2018, 03:01 PM

My '31 Coupe developed a shudder and it turns out the rubber ball for the rod steel ball had rotted. The steel ball looks good, so I have ordered the stock stamped steel socket kit. With the radius rod hanging, there isn't clearance to remove the old cast upper socket.

Is it OK to force it down just enough to let me slide the old piece off the bolts?

redmodelt · 05-13-2018, 03:29 PM

yes, just pull it down.

Bruce of MN · 05-13-2018, 05:13 PM

Thanks, all it needs is a fraction of an inch.

wrndln · 05-13-2018, 05:49 PM

I don't think either of the ball retainers are supposed to be cast. I believe they were stamped. I have several sets that I am pretty sure are original parts and they are stamped. They are like Bratton's PN 4630. Using the original type of radius rod socket retainers might help your problem.
Rusty Nelson

redmodelt · 05-13-2018, 06:04 PM

He has the rubber ball replacement now. They are cast.

Bruce of MN · 05-13-2018, 07:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

He has the rubber ball replacement now. They are cast.

Yes, I got that tip from the Snyder's site.

Like my post said, I've ordered the stamped kit.

Bruce of MN · 05-16-2018, 03:05 PM

Installed the new socket kit, took it for a test drive around town and no shudder! Thanks to all that helped.

Clem Clement · 05-16-2018, 03:13 PM

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05-13-2018, 03:01 PM	#1
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,409	Front Radius Rod Ball Sockets My '31 Coupe developed a shudder and it turns out the rubber ball for the rod steel ball had rotted. The steel ball looks good, so I have ordered the stock stamped steel socket kit. With the radius rod hanging, there isn't clearance to remove the old cast upper socket. Is it OK to force it down just enough to let me slide the old piece off the bolts?

05-13-2018, 03:29 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Front Radius Rod Ball Sockets yes, just pull it down. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

05-13-2018, 05:13 PM	#3
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,409	Re: Front Radius Rod Ball Sockets Thanks, all it needs is a fraction of an inch.

05-13-2018, 05:49 PM	#4
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: Front Radius Rod Ball Sockets I don't think either of the ball retainers are supposed to be cast. I believe they were stamped. I have several sets that I am pretty sure are original parts and they are stamped. They are like Bratton's PN 4630. Using the original type of radius rod socket retainers might help your problem. Rusty Nelson

05-13-2018, 06:04 PM	#5
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Front Radius Rod Ball Sockets He has the rubber ball replacement now. They are cast. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

05-16-2018, 03:05 PM	#7
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,409	Re: Front Radius Rod Ball Sockets Installed the new socket kit, took it for a test drive around town and no shudder! Thanks to all that helped.

05-16-2018, 03:13 PM	#8
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Front Radius Rod Ball Sockets Yahooooo.com

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