closed knuckles
closed knuckles
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open knuckles came later on in production and generally have disc brakes for one. but the a few oher things are notable as well. the turning radius is sharper with open knuckles. ball joints last longer than trunion bearings. anyone else?
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> ball joints last longer than trunion bearings
I think I will disagree with that statement.
One advantage of the closed knuckle is that the parts are cheap and easier to change then the press in ball joints. Personally I think they are stronger and last longer then balljoints and hold up better in off road conditions.
I think I will disagree with that statement.
One advantage of the closed knuckle is that the parts are cheap and easier to change then the press in ball joints. Personally I think they are stronger and last longer then balljoints and hold up better in off road conditions.
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