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Correct Orientation For Ball joints on wishbones?

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ashley:

--- Quote from: RedRobin on May 21, 2010, 09:49:06 pm ---^^^^
By having the bolts on the top doesn't it lessen the risk of losing them if they come loose? Though you'd have problems if loose anyway!

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Not from coming lose but to protect from damage on humps/holes etc. Also as they need to remain adjustable they would be less likely to suffer effects from dirt/grime/salt etc.

ashley:

--- Quote from: vRSy on May 21, 2010, 09:51:51 pm ---robin has a fair point.  if the bolt is from above and the nut falls off, you still have a bolt securing the ball joint.  if it cameup from below,  it could potentially drop clean out :surprised:

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Hence whilst they use the lock plate and standard gti's dont

I could be just talking rubbish as have no proof or experience on audi arms :laugh:

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