Used Lotus Top Ball Joints
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About Top Ball Joints
The Lotus top ball joint acts as a pivot between the wheels and the suspension and connects the upper control arm and the knuckle together with an upper control arm seal boot in the middle. Although there are front ball joints in vehicles, some high-performance vehicles also have rear ball joints.
The Lotus top ball joint consists of a ball stud and bearing which sits inside a housing socket. Underneath the bottom side of the bearing is a rubber pressure ring. Lastly there is a grease fitting which acts as a guide for wear.
To inspect for damage of the Lotus top ball joint you need to ensure that the vehicle is supported by the wheels. Ensure that the grease fitting is free of dirt and debris and then move a screwdriver or your fingernail across the cover. If the grease fitting is either flush or recessed into the cover the Lotus top ball joint needs replacing.
Signs of failure include clicking, popping or snapping sounds when the wheel is turned. Failures of a ball joint are very serious and can cause the wheel’s angle to be incorrect.
Lotus trivia
- Lotus always tries to make their cars using the least amount of parts possible. The company is built around the idea that the lighter the car, the better. The lightweight architecture of a Lotus has led the brand to become one of the most environmentally friendly vehicle makers in the world.
- The Lotus logo is very unusual, and there are conflicting answers to the meaning behind many of the strange elements. One of those elements is the letters A, B, C, and D, all sitting on top of each other. One suggestion is that this comes from the initials of the founder: Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman.
- The V8 Ford Cosworth DFV engine was designed and built by Lotus, and it not only got 409bhp and could reach 180mph, but it also got 12 wins in F1, including 19 pole positions, 13 fastest laps, and 23 podiums.
- Sports cars have low seating, and all Lotus vehicles have seating that is so low that the average driver often has issues with getting in and out. While there are many positives to driving a Lotus, even they recommend a test drive before committing to a purchase.
- James Bond and Lotus go hand in hand. The Lotus Esprit S1 saw huge sales increases after being driven by Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me. The actual car used in the film was lost for a few years before showing up in a locked storage unit. It was eventually sold at auction for £550,000.