2001 Dodge Ram ball joint/ rocker arm

2001 DODGE RAM
127,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS PLATT
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My son bottomed the truck out on a culverted drive bending the stem of the ball joint. The joint is riveted to the rocker arm. Can the ball joint be replaced or do I have to replace the entire rocker arm?
Jan 30, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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As long as control arm is not bent then you cut rivets and replace ball joint. New one will bolt on.
Jan 30, 2009 at 4:15 PM
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