Bristol 408 front suspension lower ball joints.
Bristol Motors advise me there are two types: 1) Secured to lower wishbone by 2 bolts and 2) screwed into the upright - this type can be shimmed for adjustment. Mine is the former and has a little play on the near side, Bristol Motors do not stock them. Can anyone suggest an alternative source?
Peter
Might be worth trying these two,
http://www.amsteer.co.uk or http://www.forwardautomotive.co.uk
Geoff.
Hi Peter sorry can not help with this one, I have always found with most Bristol parts is find out what other cars the part fitted ? and its then usury half the price and a lot easier to get can you post a pic of it ? I have a few contacts will enquire Keith
Hello Peter.
I cannot help with the bolt on version.
However, for anyone reading this thread that has the later screw and shim lower ball joint I can confirm this is a Bently item.
Maybe investigate if bolt on items are Bentley/ RR?
5 years ago these were available from Flying Spares for £115 a corner.
be aware you need a huge, very thin wall socket to remove and fit these securely. Turning a socket on a lath or finding the right box wrench works.
Stuart
Many thanks for all inputs. I have tried all suggested sources but only Flying Spares have responded. They enclosed drawings which show the RR/Bentley moved from the king pin arrangement to the ball type screwed into the upright which may be the one later Bristols used. Regretfully I am still looking.
Peter Hoskin