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Ball joints have lower parts count/easier automated assembly.Ive actually wondered why they switched myself. The old kingpin TIBs ive had (they used them till 80 or 82), never have any front end issues.
But wait, now they duscovered they can press everything together and not have to worry about bolting it onto the vehicle. You have to remove the knuckle, press the hub out of the bearing, press bearing out of knuckle... and then repeat in reverse for reassembly.I hate unit bearings even worse.
Devils walk amongst us.
Were you not aware that Jim is PC and even allowed design engineers on the forum Course I don't know how to take that; is being considered devil better or worse than atheist? (i.e. engineers must be atheists - no sign of intelligent design).I hate unit bearings even worse.
Devils walk amongst us.
The number of ball joints which snap within warranty period is far lower than the savings from ease of manufacture and assembly over kingpin that Dana won't be going back.Kingpins dont snap.
Yep, saves 3 fasteners and time to install them. Progress.But wait, now they discovered they can press everything together and not have to worry about bolting it onto the vehicle. You have to remove the knuckle, press the hub out of the bearing, press bearing out of knuckle... and then repeat in reverse for reassembly.