balljoint issue

[chevy_mike]

Someone might have used Moog "Problem Solver" ball joints before. These typically had a larger OD to fit arms that had been wallowed out a little and take up extra space to fit tightly. You likely bought stock type replacements that match stock specs.

Check out a set of the Moog Problem Solver ones and see if they are larger OD to fit your arms. I remember having a set of arms that no ball joint would fit tightly in. I took them to a welder (didn't have my own) and had the put a bead around the outer part of the ball joint hole. This heat causes the hole to shrink and use a standard ball joint.

Gotta love what previous owners do over the years. Good luck!