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Mike Rivers wrote:

In article writes:

It just occurred to me that I've been reading this thread for a while and
from context assumed you mean what we in the UK would call a CV - constant
velocity ( transmission ) joint. A ball joint would typically be used as a
steering link over here.


This was about the front end suspension, not the power transmission
joint.


Duh ! Silly me - I forgot about them. I've had to repace a couple. Not easy - spring
compressors and all.

I'm *really* surprised at one of *those* coming apart. Hadn't crossed my mind. Can't see how
Gaffer Tape ( UK speak ) would help much over gravity either !


Graham