2001 Chevy Silverado

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
140,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTONIO85
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front driver side lower ball joint broke and factory installed it with ribbits it looks like and i was wondering what would be the best way to replace it?
Feb 1, 2010 at 2:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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THe OEM rivits are drilled out and replaced with bolts. Make sure to use a case hardened bolt. Usually they come with the new ball joint.

Let me know if you have other questions.


Joe
Feb 7, 2010 at 11:29 PM
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