pull it out, take it to a bolt shop... job done?
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
Can someone please tell me the size/spec of the bolt that holds the Heim Joint to the bracket on the diff. It's the Camini 3" lift fitted to my Vitara. Cheers, Dave |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
I must not post up what I want correctly, I sent a email to Calmini as well and got the wrong info. I know the Heim Joint size, I need a bolt to attach it to the diff, bolt size and the shoulder length. Will have to take a guess. |
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
Measure the hole. Ill take a stab at 1/2"(12.7mm) |
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
SierraDan wrote: Measure the hole. Ill take a stab at 1/2"(12.7mm) Will do can measure the Heim Joint hole and measure the length of the bolt under the Vit. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
pull it out, take it to a bolt shop... job done?
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| Author: | royce [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
Heims are normally the same size bore as the thread, so if they are 3/4 thread I'd assume they need a 3/4" bolt |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
it's been a while since i had my junk apart but i'm sure the 2 spacers on the heim joint are stepped to locate in the hole & reduce the bolt hole size. hence the suggestion of removing it & taking it to a bolt shop. 
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
If it has a misalignment spacer i would assume the 1/2. But if they dont the i would agree royce. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
it has a spacer |
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
atari4x4 wrote: it's been a while since i had my junk apart but i'm sure the 2 spacers on the heim joint are stepped to locate in the hole & reduce the bolt hole size. hence the suggestion of removing it & taking it to a bolt shop. That is one of the things I wanted to check. The Vit is going in for some maintenance and I have to have all parts ready to go, I can't have the car taking up space at my mates workshop while I run around chasing parts. But I might have to ask another mate if I can use his shed to take apart the car. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
you have a 2nd car from memory? you could do this in your driveway.... remove bolt, jam a screw driver in the hole to stop the diff moving around too much, take bolt to bolt shop & get a replacement, come home & refit original bolt. post up the spces on the new bolt, take car, new bolt & all the bits you want to your mates work shop & get him to do his thing. job done. |
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
I thought I would have to have the chassis on work stands so I could move rear around. Spare car is not a problem, will give it a go. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
put a jack under the the diff to support it, just before the pinion. you might need to either lower or raise the jack slightly to take the load off the bolt. i removed & replaced mine without taking the wheels off when it broke. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
* common sense says to chock the wheels too. 
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
atari4x4 wrote: put a jack under the the diff to support it, just before the pinion. you might need to either lower or raise the jack slightly to take the load off the bolt. i removed & replaced mine without taking the wheels off when it broke. Cool, Thank you. |
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
atari4x4 wrote: * common sense says to chock the wheels too. I have had to lift a car off my next door neighbour, because he didn't chock the wheels before removing the tail shaft. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
suzukiboy wrote: atari4x4 wrote: * common sense says to chock the wheels too. I have had to lift a car off my next door neighbour, because he didn't chock the wheels before removing the tail shaft. hahhaha, he should have left the hand brake on... unless it was a trans brake, then he's stuffed. 
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
Got another email from Calmini - 1/2" diameter x 3.5" long bolt. |
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
cheers for sharing that one & it saves you have to pull it out to check. 
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| Author: | SierraDan [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
suzukiboy wrote: Got another email from Calmini - 1/2" Bewm
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| Author: | atari4x4 [ Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
SierraDan wrote: suzukiboy wrote: Got another email from Calmini - 1/2" Bewm +1 E-reps to Dan, nicely called 
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| Author: | suzukiboy [ Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calmini Heim Joint Bolt Size/Spec..? |
Had the car apart last week and removed the heim joint and went to fit the new one, they sent me a BLOODY left hand thread. |
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