TB removal and then some!!!

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Quarter sheet palm sander with 225 grit paper will make it go away.

I will try that out....thanks Phil....

[Corvette95]

Are there any ball joints yet that use rivets like factory vs aftermarket screw and nut version? Thanks!!!

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Corvette95

Are there any ball joints yet that use rivets like factory vs aftermarket screw and nut version? Thanks!!!

I have not found any....getting ready to put my order in for both uppers and lowers this week....

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[Roadster]

So just a little story about the members we have in the Forum... and not mentioning any names.... but a few weeks ago a member contacted me about hubs that he had for sale with very low mileage on them....for an excellent price....and I made the purchase....as I went to install the second hub....there was what seemed to me a binding or clunking feeling when rotating the hub back and forth 2 to 3 inches....I did not feel comfortable with this....and contacted the seller that I would be sending this back to him...hoping that he still had the receipt for this part to send back to the vendor and maybe get a refund or credit towards another purchase....I had absolutely no intention or thought of asking for any type of refund at all... well shortly after I sent the PM to him....within a few minutes I received a message from ebay that my account had been credited for 1/2 my purchase price....I was totally surprised to say the least.... because as I mentioned I wasn't looking for or requesting any type of refund....I do not want to mention his name....but he is to be commended for his actions....which was and is greatly appreciated....as I used the funds towards another hub assembly.....this just goes to show you the great members that we have in the ZR-1 community... who go above and beyond to help out their fellow ZR-1 brothers...
Thank you sir.....
I received the new hub yesterday and like many other parts being made, even though it is a Timken hub...it is made overseas....I will cleanup my originals and put them away for the future if ever needed...20210717_184112.jpg20210717_184103.jpg20210717_184556.jpg

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[Roadster]

So I'm looking at the knuckles and even though I cleaned them again for the second time....and they looked decent.....I still wasn't satisfied with the results.....so out to the outside paint booth a short while ago....and this is the result....as they are drying in the drying rooms.....still undecided whether or not to give them a few shots of clear....we shall see....
Pic #1...all taped up....
Pic #2...ready for paint...
Pic #3...hanging out to dry...
Pic #4...had no intention of removing the one hub I put together just to paint...
Pic #5...came out good even with the one hub installed...20210717_211451.jpg20210717_211509.jpg20210718_104610.jpg20210718_133843.jpg20210718_133910.jpg

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[Jagdpanzer]

Hi Tom,
Rust Prevention Magic (RPM) works great for keeping bare steel and iron surfaces rust free for extended periods. Three years ago used the stuff on the bare metal surfaces on a pair of SKF tear bearing hubs and all of half shaft unjoints. Was under the car the other day and still no visible sign of surface rust. It's a wax-like surface protectant that goes on easy with a flux brush after heating up the part a little with a heat gun. Hand held hair dryer will also work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITVG8IK...lock_ivx_share

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Hi Tom,
Rust Prevention Magic (RPM) works great for keeping bare steel and iron surfaces rust free for extended periods. Three years ago used the stuff on the bare metal surfaces on a pair of SKF tear bearing hubs and all of half shaft unjoints. Was under the car the other day and still no visible sign of surface rust. It's a wax-like surface protectant that goes on easy with a flux brush after heating up the part a little with a heat gun. Hand held hair dryer will also work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ITVG8IK...lock_ivx_share

Thanks for the info and the link Phil....looks like a really great product as you mentioned.....will probably order this and use on the control arms and the rear suspension....the Krylon paint I used on the knuckles and other parts that I painted or repainted again....is a combo primer and paint with a rust inhibitor.....so hopefully I won't have to be concerned with those parts in the future...and don't want to paint the rear pieces if I don't have to....so that RPM product will workout just fine....

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Roadster

So just a little story about the members we have in the Forum... and not mentioning any names.... but a few weeks ago a member contacted me about hubs that he had for sale with very low mileage on them....for an excellent price....and I made the purchase....as I went to install the second hub....there was what seemed to me a binding or clunking feeling when rotating the hub back and forth 2 to 3 inches....I did not feel comfortable with this....and contacted the seller that I would be sending this back to him...hoping that he still had the receipt for this part to send back to the vendor and maybe get a refund or credit towards another purchase....I had absolutely no intention or thought of asking for any type of refund at all... well shortly after I sent the PM to him....within a few minutes I received a message from ebay that my account had been credited for 1/2 my purchase price....I was totally surprised to say the least.... because as I mentioned I wasn't looking for or requesting any type of refund....I do not want to mention his name....but he is to be commended for his actions....which was and is greatly appreciated....as I used the funds towards another hub assembly.....this just goes to show you the great members that we have in the ZR-1 community... who go above and beyond to help out their fellow ZR-1 brothers...
Thank you sir.....
I received the new hub yesterday and like many other parts being made, even though it is a Timken hub...it is made overseas....I will cleanup my originals and put them away for the future if ever needed...Attachment 15824Attachment 15825Attachment 15826

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In process of using these same hubs on my ZR within the next several days.
Left front has a slight wobble to it.

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

In process of using these same hubs on my ZR within the next several days.
Left front has a slight wobble to it.

Keep us posted on the install...I'm still a ways from installing mine...

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[Roadster]

So today grandson #1 comes over and we work on the 74 installing the heat barrier and trial fitting the carpet on the driver's side....
After he left for work...I cleared the steering knuckles for the ZR-1....and what a real nice finish it produced....toned down the shine from previously getting painted....I'm liking the results....
Pic #1...results from the clear coat...
Pic #2...nice toned down finish...
Pic #3...what they looked like after painted as posted in a previous thread...
Pic #4...heat barrier installed on the 74...
Pic #5...trial fitting the driver's side carpet for the 74....trimming needed...20210720_153524.jpg20210720_152555.jpg20210720_152709.jpg20210720_124601.jpg20210720_135436.jpg

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