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since1875

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Ok one swivel seal was leaking and the other swivel bearings were on the way out so i decided to just overhaul both. I also got those britpart gaiters to cover the balls and protect them. Here’s the thing i set the swivels up (using a good few shims to get it right) but when you put the gaiters on it makes it a bit harder to move. It obviously just the rubber being a bit stiffer but has anyone else had problems im not sure if it will put too much strain on the steering box or something???? well it goes to get its alignment etc done tomorrow too!
 
I dont mean its stiff to drive. just when the hub was off and i was setting it with the spring balance. 1ts to be about 1.5kg but after i put the gaiters on it was stiffer to move. I put them on and its feels fine on the car just wondered if it was ok. Maybe jus tthe rubber needs time to brake in im not sure.
 
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