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I just replaced all of mine and they didnt have a gap like that, although Mine all had large boots on them, That boot looks kinda small, if there is one on it.
What is that thing on top?
Which ball joint is that and what did you torque it to?
What is that thing on top?
Which ball joint is that and what did you torque it to?
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OldTires
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It kinda looks like the top of the joint is not pressed all the way against the ear of the axle housing. Tough to tell from the pic. But it should be flush. The bottom side that connects to the knuckle looks fine, as long as you torqued the castle nut to spec, like Nicksan suggested. If anything, the rubber boot needs some grease, which should make it pop out a little bit more.
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Yeah looks like the boot slid up gonna pack some grease in there again. Its a duralast ball joint btwOriginally Posted by OldTires
It kinda looks like the top of the joint is not pressed all the way against the ear of the axle housing. Tough to tell from the pic. But it should be flush. The bottom side that connects to the knuckle looks fine, as long as you torqued the castle nut to spec, like Nicksan suggested. If anything, the rubber boot needs some grease, which should make it pop out a little bit more.
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That don't like right to me
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x2Originally Posted by OldTires
It kinda looks like the top of the joint is not pressed all the way against the ear of the axle housing. Tough to tell from the pic. But it should be flush. The bottom side that connects to the knuckle looks fine, as long as you torqued the castle nut to spec, like Nicksan suggested. If anything, the rubber boot needs some grease, which should make it pop out a little bit more.