Killswitch Posted August 10, 2008 Report Posted August 10, 2008 Mini-bump. Is it possible to put a ball joint back in the car with the control arm still in place? Quote
SeptemberSquall Posted August 10, 2008 Report Posted August 10, 2008 Mini-bump. Is it possible to put a ball joint back in the car with the control arm still in place? why would you? just pull the lower arm out Quote
Pieman Posted September 29, 2008 Report Posted September 29, 2008 Mini-bump. Is it possible to put a ball joint back in the car with the control arm still in place? Nope, need to take it out, get some steel tubing with a thick wall (ask a steel merchant for offcuts) to seat the ball joint in around its base. and press it into the lca, then the steering arm. I used a supershit press I bought for $120. Don't over do it, or you will destroy the bj. Also, If you can, brush on some thick paint like por15 in the BJ hole (for a good mechanical jam) and use a circlip for added security, even if it doesn't come with one. Quote
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