Technical Front Swivels

[GBGraham]

Just a tad confused (again). the rubber boot on the top swivel has some perishing so I ordered new top and bottom swivels which were under different part numbers by the supplier (Oldtimer Shop) but once arrived they are both showing the same manufacturers part no. Teknovam 7922.
So my question is for anyone that is in the know, are they different or not?
Also in the photo which I am taking as original because it's riveted, does anyone know what is the hex in the top is, original or added as a mod?

 

[bugsymike]

Don't know if top and bottom different, but on Ladas in early 70s with same 124 Fiat type suspension the hex bolt was for a grease nipple.

 

[GBGraham]

Don't know if top and bottom different, but on Ladas in early 70s with same 124 Fiat type suspension the hex bolt was for a grease nipple.

Cheer #bugsymike, they do look identical to me, there was 4 cents difference in price but one did have a bigger box so maybe that is where the price difference is
I did ask about grease nipples in another thread but only got reprimanded for reusing Haynes terminology for swivels and never really got a straight answer about grease nipples
I won't bother drilling and taping the new swivels, I'll will have probably met my demise before they need any lube

 

[bugsymike]

Cheer #bugsymike, they do look identical to me, there was 4 cents difference in price but one did have a bigger box so maybe that is where the price difference is
I did ask about grease nipples in another thread but only got reprimanded for reusing Haynes terminology for swivels and never really got a straight answer about grease nipples
I won't bother drilling and taping the new swivels, I'll will have probably met my demise before they need any lube

Mind you if they are Lada Russian copies badged as Fiat like some ignition switches etc. online, you may still out live them.

 

[GBGraham]

Okay folks, I have replaced one of the top swivels and they are different in sizes, the *outer race housing for the top swivel is 4mm smaller in diameter to fit the arm aperture. So in theory looking at these I suppose the top one would fit the lower swivel but not as a vice versa.
*apologies to those concerned if this is the wrong terminology

 

[bugsymike]

That makes sense with most of the loading on the bottom swivel suspension joint.
If they don't outlast you, at least with them being bolt on now you will have an easier job.

 

[GBGraham]

That makes sense with most of the loading on the bottom swivel suspension joint.
If they don't outlast you, at least with them being bolt on now you will have an easier job.

Bloody hell #bugsymike I'll be very annoyed if I have to change them again, one down and three to go

 

[bugsymike]

Bloody hell #bugsymike I'll be very annoyed if I have to change them again, one down and three to go

How long are you planning on hanging around?