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- 1973 Mach 1 CJ 4 speed HIGHLY Optioned
Hello Fellow Enthusiasts; Diagnosed the "CLUNK" in my front end of my 1973 Mach 1 as a BAD upper ball joint.
Went to determine if it is a "3" or "4" bolt upper ball joint, it was NEITHER!!!...it's 3 mushroomed rivets!!!...DIFFICULT to get a socket on a mushroom rivet!!!
Have others encountered the dreaded "Mushroom Rivets"??!!
Time to get out the grinder.
My Question is...Will the rivet pattern match up to a NEW 3 BOLT upper ball joint?!
Was PLEASED to find my upper pivot arm had a zerk fitting on either end.
Are the zerk fittings factory or aftermarket drilled?! ...THANKS!!!
Went to determine if it is a "3" or "4" bolt upper ball joint, it was NEITHER!!!...it's 3 mushroomed rivets!!!...DIFFICULT to get a socket on a mushroom rivet!!!
Have others encountered the dreaded "Mushroom Rivets"??!!
Time to get out the grinder.
My Question is...Will the rivet pattern match up to a NEW 3 BOLT upper ball joint?!
Was PLEASED to find my upper pivot arm had a zerk fitting on either end.
Are the zerk fittings factory or aftermarket drilled?! ...THANKS!!!