RCR40 Upper Control Arm Ball Joint (Tie Rod End) Source

[Randy Folsom]

I need some help identifying a source for the upper control arm ball joints for an RCR40. It is actually a Tie Rod End.

My kit came with two different joints both of which have issues.

According to RCR, the PN is AFCO 30212 and is stamped with 4098.

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The problem with the AFCO one is that the rubber boot flaps open when the tie rod end is inserted creating a funnel to direct dirt into the joint. I cut the bottom off the boot and that sort of fixed that issue, but the grease fitting is inaccessible.

The other one on my car has three rows of numbers: 10024T, 23130D1 & 104762. It has a much better boot, but the grease fitting is still inaccessible.

 

[Randy V]

Randy, you can buy 45° and 90° grease zerks at your local autoparts stores..

 

[Klaf]

I didn’t even get the rubber boots on mine.

 

[Jean-Marc]

I replaced all the rubber boots on mine, they were opened or cut and the dirt was going inside. I bought a set of various diameters and sizes on amazon and found the approriate ones.

 

[Randy Folsom]

I didn’t even get the rubber boots on mine.

That’s not good. Fortunately they don’t cost too much.

 

[Paul Proefrock]

Randy,
The key to the search is "ES150" which is the Moog part number for the rod end. It was used on 64-66 K Series GM Pickups and 61-66 Ford 4 Wheel Drive trucks. If you search Rock Auto for that number, there are about a dozen different manufacturers. Unfortunately, none look exactly like the No Name Brand you have. But I did notice a couple of them have a wire reinforcing ring on the boot to keep it closed up.

The original vehicles had a RH and LH end. The hot rodding community uses the RH side mostly.

FYI

Paul

 

[Randy Folsom]

Paul, That’s exactly the kind of information I was hoping for. Thx much. Cheers, Randy

 

[David mono]

$23.43 CAN

 

[David mono]

Randy,
The key to the search is "ES150" which is the Moog part number for the rod end. It was used on 64-66 K Series GM Pickups and 61-66 Ford 4 Wheel Drive trucks. If you search Rock Auto for that number, there are about a dozen different manufacturers. Unfortunately, none look exactly like the No Name Brand you have. But I did notice a couple of them have a wire reinforcing ring on the boot to keep it closed up.

The original vehicles had a RH and LH end. The hot rodding community uses the RH side mostly.

FYI

Paul

Paul, is this what I should use on the ends of my 1946 split wishbones ?.

 

[Paul Proefrock]

David,
The info is specific to RCR GT40's. I don't know the term '1946 split wishbone'

 

[David mono]

Paul you said the hot rodding community so I figured you knew about hotrod stuff.

 

[Paul Proefrock]

Ok, I understand your reference now - and no, I wouldn't recommend them for the end of your wishbones.

 

[Howard Jones]

Do you think this will work? It relocates the grease fitting to the top. I think it is the same otherwise but you should check.

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