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Subject:Re: Ball joint question.
From:EMZ
Date:Thu, 15 Apr 1999 22:24:55 -0400

Whoever packaged it, screwed up. You only need one.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Per Lindgren wrote:

> Listees,
>
> Today, I bought a balljoint to replace the worn out unit at the upper
> left position on my '88 Syncro. I didn't get a VW unit, but a TRW. The
> thing that puzzles me is that, included is two hex bolts for the
> wishbone control arm, so far all ok. Also included was two locking nuts,
> but AFAIK i need only one to mount the joint to the spindle? Why is two
> included? Is it just a spare for the lower joint, if you need to remove
> the entire steering knuckle? Any opinions would be helpful.
> Now, you can all guess what I'll be doing this weekend
>
> PerL
> 88 Syncro
> Arendal, Norway
>