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dracko · 01-23-2022, 07:30 PM

I ran into the same exact issue with the '83 crossmember I swapped into my '64. Glad to hear i'm not the only one to run into such a strange issue, haha. Also, used MOOG problem solvers and the problem wasn't solved, thought maybe I had wrong parts so double checked numbers til my brain hurt.

Ended up tack welding them to the lower control arm, once the spring is installed they sure as hell aren't falling out, lol. Been in there for a couple years now with no issue.

Edit: just saw the heat shrinking method worked, great idea! I'll try that next time.....although hopefully there isnt a next time;

01-23-2022, 07:30 PM	#17
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 804	Re: Great Ball Joint won't stay in lower control arm I ran into the same exact issue with the '83 crossmember I swapped into my '64. Glad to hear i'm not the only one to run into such a strange issue, haha. Also, used MOOG problem solvers and the problem wasn't solved, thought maybe I had wrong parts so double checked numbers til my brain hurt. Ended up tack welding them to the lower control arm, once the spring is installed they sure as hell aren't falling out, lol. Been in there for a couple years now with no issue. Edit: just saw the heat shrinking method worked, great idea! I'll try that next time.....although hopefully there isnt a next time;