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Old Feb 10, 2022 | 05:41 PM
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I am needing to replace my front lower ball joints on my 2017 stingray. Any pointers? I have the press. Is there a locking ring or something on it? Thx.
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Old Feb 12, 2022 | 07:26 AM
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Can you show some pics so we can better advise?
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Here's a look at the lower control arm. I see no lock ring. Others who know better may comment. How many miles on your car?




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Looks to be the same design as the C6.
They are pressed in. I used a ball joint press with my 20V impact. It removed them but was not strong enough to press in the new ones.

Found a local Indy that pressed them in for me.

Helpful to have a helper when using the Bj press, pita to do yourself.
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Buy the lower control arm it comes with the ball joint.
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