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Aug 14, 2003 | 10:55 PM

72obsession

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Ball Joint Rivets

Can someone answer what is probably a stupid question? What do you use to install the rivets in the replacement ball joints in the A Arms. Looking for ideas for a do it yourself mechanic to help with this project.

Thanks. :confused:

Aug 14, 2003 | 11:04 PM

bigvette1

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Re: Ball Joint Rivets (72obsession)

Those were origionally put in the A-arms when they were on an assembly line with a huge rivet press. New ball joints come with bolts.

Aug 14, 2003 | 11:04 PM

LAvetteman

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Re: Ball Joint Rivets (bigvette1)

:iagree:

Aug 14, 2003 | 11:28 PM

Smokehouse69

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Re: Ball Joint Rivets (72obsession)

If you are looking to maintain originality then check with the Corvette Parts houses. I know that I've seen them in catalogs. Getting the rivets shouldn't be much of a problem, finding a tool to install them with is another thing. I've never seen one.