Lower ball joint
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Lower ball joint
1) How do you know if the lower ball joint is seated in the knuckle all the way? I see a small space on mine.
2) How do you go about do it?
I overtorqued mine thinking it would help seat it, however, I'm a little worried i might have weaked the bolt and will die on the fwy.
Thanks,
Ken
2) How do you go about do it?
I overtorqued mine thinking it would help seat it, however, I'm a little worried i might have weaked the bolt and will die on the fwy.
Thanks,
Ken
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Re: Lower ball joint
pic ? as long as the nut is on there along with the cotter pin you'll be safe the boot of the ball joint should sit flush with the FLCA.
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Re: Lower ball joint
If I overtorqued it, should I replace the ball joint? Do you think if the threads look ok, the ball joint bolt is ok?
I'm afraid to drive and have the bolt break while driving, or am I being overly cautious?
I'm afraid to drive and have the bolt break while driving, or am I being overly cautious?
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Re: Lower ball joint
You're being too cautions, the bolt gets over torqued at times so the cotter pin can be put in. You'll be fine monitor won't ruin the ball joint.
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