R/C 107 w114 w115 lower ball joint size? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

rwd4evr · #1 08-23-2017, 03:07 PM

I'm trying to find a lower ball joint with a longer stud to use on my SLC drift/track car to lower it properly without destroying the geometry and camber curve. There are rebuildable lowers ball joints available for most older gm,Ford and Chrysler vehicles used for dirt track cars with various stud lengths to tune the suspension. Does anyone have a r/c107 lower ball joint out of a control arm to measure the diameter of the press fit area that fits into the arm? I've got dozens around but they're all in cars that still roll and would be a ***** to get at for two seconds of measurements. No one has them in stock locally to check on a new one. The taper off the stud could be an issue but the spindle can be reamed to the right taper as long as the Mercedes original stud isn't larger than the Chevy full size Moog k6117. I believe this will be my best bet. If the ball joint isn't too far off in it's press in size it can be machined down or the arm could be opened up a bit.