Help with lower ball joint & Tie rod end
 

Hey everyone,
I took off my spindles to try and figure out how to re-do the disc brake conversion that got stolen off my truck, and have now put them back on.
The issue is that I have two pieces that won't fasten properly, I can get the nut back on up to a certain part, then the thread just spins around with the nut, not letting me fasten it any further.
Any idea how I can maybe clamp it with a vice grip or something in order to fasten them? I don't currently have the money to replace the parts and they are difficult to find here in South Africa.

https://i.ibb.co/prGYW2qd/tie-rod-end.png
https://i.ibb.co/FvhCXJ3/20251223-080341-1.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/39QBSSy0/lower-ball-joint-assembly.png
https://i.ibb.co/v4Jvcmtn/20251223-080411-1.jpg

Re: Help with lower ball joint & Tie rod end
 

Can you get an impact wrench on it? Sometimes an impact wrench will get them started. Also make sure your threads are in good condition.

If that doesn't work you may be able to find a way to apply pressure to the top of the joint, just need enough pressure to overcome the thread torque (clean threads with a bit of lube may help).

Good luck, Rg

Re: Help with lower ball joint & Tie rod end
 

You also might be able to tap up on the LCA with a rubber mallet to help seat the tapers to give you the friction needed for the threads to do their job.

Re: Help with lower ball joint & Tie rod end
 

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I'm with Roger on this. Clean those threads and the inside of the nut with a small wire brush and put a small amount of lube on them. Do not get any lube on the tapered stud. In fact, I would clean the stud and the inside of the tapered hole with a little solvent on a paper towel....

Re: Help with lower ball joint & Tie rod end
 

Been there. No real solution other than to go with new parts...MOOG.