Anyone install a new upper ball joint lately?
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Anyone install a new upper ball joint lately?
If so, how do you put the "bolts" through the ball joint? I'm going to assume that they need pressed in, but is there another way?
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I just put in new upper ball joints and spacers. Not sure what you are asking. The ball joint should have the studs(bolts) already attached. I had to tap mine out and use the longer versions with the spacer kit. If they are not attached, just tap them in with a small hammer or something.
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I just put in new upper ball joints and spacers. Not sure what you are asking. The ball joint should have the studs(bolts) already attached. I had to tap mine out and use the longer versions with the spacer kit. If they are not attached, just tap them in with a small hammer or something.
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I resolved my issue by getting some allen bolts, nuts, and nylock nuts to keep the regular nuts from getting loose.
I also ran into a similar issue with rear brake shoes. There are a pair of studs that go in to mount the adjuster. Those had spines as well. I tried the freezer trick, no good. I ended up grinding the spines off with a Dremel.
I also ran into a similar issue with rear brake shoes. There are a pair of studs that go in to mount the adjuster. Those had spines as well. I tried the freezer trick, no good. I ended up grinding the spines off with a Dremel.
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