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Rebuilt Suspension Pics
Topic: Mechanical   Posted:2006-02-05
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In this article we started rebuilding the front suspension on our 330 (Romeo), but found that the front passenger side had some severe frame damage. Almost a year later, we finally got around to putting the rebuilt front suspension on the 440H (Ruby). Here is a view of the upper control arms and trunnion:



The stock lower trunnion was replaced by the kit described in this article. The trunnion and steering pin design seems sturdier with this kit:



A view of the entire front suspension:



Another view of the upper trunnion and control arms:



A shot of the thrust bearing:



The instruction sheet for installing the double seal steering knuckle pin and trunnion assembly is here:

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