balljoint backing out
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balljoint backing out
my balljoint backed out a little bit so i had it tack welded on the steering knuckle. anyone know if there is another prblem causing this to happen. new balljoint too
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Press-fit balljoints really only work well once...
Most aftermarket are oversized by a couple thousanths to compensate for the bit of metal that comes out with your old joint.
If you remove an aftermarket one, a stock one will literally "fall" into the now-oversized hole.
Most aftermarket are oversized by a couple thousanths to compensate for the bit of metal that comes out with your old joint.
If you remove an aftermarket one, a stock one will literally "fall" into the now-oversized hole.
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