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Upper Ball Joint Question

Old Oct 17, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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I was clearancing my rear knuckle and ball joint for fitment of C4 16" wheels. I was using a flapper wheel on a grinder and doing it little by little. However, I still went a little too far on the ball joint dust cap and left a hole in the dust cap.

So now I need to replace the ball joint in short order. Does anyone know of a replacement ball joint that allows a little more clearance between knuckle and wheel? In other words, one that doesnt protrude as much from the top of the knuckle?

I could replace with OEM or even the Raybestos, but I feel like i would be right back in the same boat.
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TX Z06 02
I was clearancing my rear knuckle and ball joint for fitment of C4 16" wheels. I was using a flapper wheel on a grinder and doing it little by little. However, I still went a little too far on the ball joint dust cap and left a hole in the dust cap.

So now I need to replace the ball joint in short order. Does anyone know of a replacement ball joint that allows a little more clearance between knuckle and wheel? In other words, one that doesnt protrude as much from the top of the knuckle?

I could replace with OEM or even the Raybestos, but I feel like i would be right back in the same boat.
go with Moog for strength. I just did all four corners and tore one up myself. You can get polyurethane bushings in any size you want. Go to Prothane.com
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