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08-10-2003, 12:08 AM
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lower balljoints
Went to put new lower balljoints into the lower control arms of my 80.. and whoops! they drop right in easily! Is there any way to make the hole smaller or would it be ok to maybe weld the balljoint in place? I'm thinkin 3 or 4 tack welds should hold it in place pretty good and not heat it up enough to do any damage inside.. Please offer any input as I have many hours into these lca's removing the old bushings and installing polyurethane ones, as well and sandblasting and painting.. there's gotta be a way to save em! Must be some trick to holdin that lower balljoint in as I've heard other people have had the same problem but just ignored it..
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08-10-2003, 07:28 PM
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nevermind, figured out a solution
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08-10-2003, 09:40 PM
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i think there are oversize ball joints made for precisely your problem.....
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08-10-2003, 09:45 PM
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just shrink the hole
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08-14-2003, 02:13 PM
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"Just shrink the hole", how do you do that?
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08-14-2003, 10:00 PM
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smoke wrench and a BFH
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08-15-2003, 11:05 PM
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Remind me not to ride in your truck!!! Good Luck!!
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08-16-2003, 12:14 AM
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umm.. why not?
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08-16-2003, 12:43 AM
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I think I would opt for oversized ball joints, rather than "play" with the arms. I have tack welded ball joints in an old truck, that didnt have a tight press(not the best way to go, & I wouldnt reccomend it on something you plan to drive for a long time). crazyL
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08-16-2003, 01:04 PM
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Its not worth it MAN!!
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92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448 |
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09-02-2003, 11:28 PM
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some times the good ole "adjustable heat wrench" and a little freindly persuation is the best way to go but not when your wheels might fall off.
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12-24-2005, 04:50 PM
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Re: lower balljoints
do you have the p/n for those oversize ball joints? if so please post it for everyone that may need them.
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12-24-2005, 06:37 PM
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Re: lower balljoints
They're under tension. The front springs tends to pull them into place. They can't fall out. Tack weld them in place. I've done it in the past.
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