2003 Chevrolet Silverado Possible Newly Installed Upper Ball Joint Become

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
91,500 MILES
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DODENDAWN
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Is it possible for a newly installed upper ball joint to become unpressed and break the snap ring causing the upper control arm to rest directly on the knuckle. This happened to my truck but I"m think the snap ring was never installed.
Dec 31, 2012 at 2:48 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i dont see a snap ring for the joint. it look like it is bolted in

can you post a picture??

Roy
Dec 31, 2012 at 3:18 AM
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DODENDAWN
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It is definately a pressed in joint, I'll try to send pics of the old and new, top and bottom views along with old and new joint seperated. thank you
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Jan 1, 2013 at 12:48 AM
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