What is the purpose (had porpose before the edit) of the SGP Pivot Ball?

http://sgpracing-store.stores.yahoo....rachpibaf.html

I was just looking around and noticed this and can't figure out where this goes. I'm trying to understand what it does so i can know if it really needs to be replaced.

Pics would definately help...of the part installed obviously.

 

Lol

Sorry, I don't know.

 

hahahahaha, couldn't quite spell purpose...you busted me.

NOW FIND THE ANSWER TO MY QUESTION.

 

Don't know bro.. just know it has something to do with drag setups for your clutch.

 

This is the pivot point for the release bearing fork in the tranny (manual). When you push on the clutch pedal, the slave cylinder pushes a metal rod that acts like a teeter totter. This piece goes in the middle. The other end pushes the throw out bearing to disengage the clutch.

Heavy clutches put stress on both the clutch fork and the pivot points, so you have to beef them up sometimes.

 

ah, makes sense. Not worth pulling everything apart for but i will probably invest if i ever do.

 

Nismo also makes one of these.

 

we just change one out on an 04 g35. i snaped in half

 

I've never heard of one of these breaking on any car.

 

It is something you would want to go ahead and replace while you are doing a clutch or pulling the tranny. I would do the pivot ball along with these pieces at the same time:

http://sgpracing-store.stores.yahoo.net/nirobepibu.html

and

http://sgpracing-store.stores.yahoo....ststcllif.html

Minimal additional cost, but makes a difference in feel/longevity.

Thomas

Thomas@sgpracing.com
SGP Racing
11715 Veterans Memorial Drive Ste. A1
Houston, TX 77067

 

yeah the part was like $10 and we had to take the whole tranny down. the dealership had never sold one before. but it can snap.i have seen it with my own 2 eyes