boot struts

[david lee]

can anyone tell me the best way to replace the the body ball mounts that hold the struts as they rust off thanks all

[mcfly94]

probably best to source something aftermarket
there a weld in pivot ball, best to grind it out, drill carefully, find a threaded pivot ball and maybe use a nutsert in the panel
make sure panel is taken to bare metal to ensure no rust and then appropriately finished to prevent further issues!

[david lee]

Originally Posted by mcfly94

probably best to source something aftermarket
there a weld in pivot ball, best to grind it out, drill carefully, find a threaded pivot ball and maybe use a nutsert in the panel
make sure panel is taken to bare metal to ensure no rust and then appropriately finished to prevent further issues!

i agree but what a stupid design as an ex panelbeater all the balls ive come across screw out thanks

[Lukeyson]

mine rusted out at the post it attaches to the body, so easy to get out, no idea what I will do to get it back in

[david lee]

Originally Posted by Lukeyson

mine rusted out at the post it attaches to the body, so easy to get out, no idea what I will do to get it back in

what i have done is found 2 replacement ones of a ba cut the threads off and a mate of mine is going to weld them in place of the old ones tomorrow this problem is the worst set up ive ever seen ford should be ashamed