whos flipped their balljoints?

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whos flipped their balljoints?
slammed83mazda avatar
slammed83mazda
+1y
pics please?
roach25681 avatar
roach25681
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Cut a piece of metal in whatever thickness you want the spacer to be. Example, you want a 1/2" spacer, cut a piece of 1/2" in the pattern of the balljoint and drill holes to accomodate the bolts. Stick it between the balljoint and control arm and bolt her down.
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1hotdawg
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I'll have to look into this. Think it would be ok to use multiple pieces...like shims of say 1/8" in thickness each? And 3/8"'s equalled an extra inch outside?
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roach25681
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Im not sure on how much extra drop you get from JUST flipping the balljoints. Id say 1/2" - 1". Then of course, whatever spacer you use would add more. Some Mazda's need a spacer to lay fully on the crossmember in the front. Bagman has pics of his spacer...maybe he will post them up. I wouldnt suggest using 1/8" spacers stacked up, not sure if it would be bad Id just feel safer with ONE 3/8" piece under there?!
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roach25681
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Since I cant directly link to this pic, scroll down towards the bottom of the page and you will see a tag from hoppncavy with a pic of his spacer.
midnightmike avatar
midnightmike
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thread post photo
roach25681 avatar
roach25681
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Thanks Mike.
bagman avatar
bagman
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pic robber...naw just kidding i was going to put 1 up soon
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roach25681
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Bullshit, you were to busy polishing your billet.