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Lower ball joint

Tiny
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Bought a new ball joints and did not fit. How do I get the ball joint into the lower control arm without damaging the control arm? I think there is slightly over sized to compensate for wear. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Saturday, August 26th, 2017 AT 1:21 PM

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Tiny
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The ball joint is bolted to the lower control arm with two bolts. Are you saying those bolts are too fat?
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Saturday, August 26th, 2017 AT 8:28 PM
Tiny
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No, the shaft will go in the control arm. In about 1/3 and that's it.
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Monday, August 28th, 2017 AT 1:17 PM
Tiny
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Any chance you can post a photo? The only thing I can visualize is the control arm is bent, making it impossible to fit the ball joint into it.
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Monday, August 28th, 2017 AT 6:31 PM

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