Ball joint question
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Heel & Toe
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Ball joint question
After reading many threads I decided to install new ball joints myself. Every thing went fine until the last one (lower). It went in crooked but did straighten up eventually. My question is, will it be OK? Will it come loose over time?
Melting Slicks
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Did it go in hard all the way or did it fall it quick at the part of pressing?
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Heel & Toe
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I used a ball joint press, looked like a large 'C' clamp. It went in hard all the way until the last little bit pretty much same as the other side which went in straight but very hard. I didn't use a impact gun. I used a breaker bar about 16" long, both were a struggle putting in.
Melting Slicks
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I'd say your ok then, if it got easier near the end then the hole is egg shaped.
When I have that problem of a ball joints starting crooked, I'll loosen the press alittle & smack the press w/ a hammer in the right direction.
When I have that problem of a ball joints starting crooked, I'll loosen the press alittle & smack the press w/ a hammer in the right direction.
