Replacing control arm ball joints

[Magnus]

Whats the best way to mount new ball joints, rivet them back by using the original style rivets or bolt it on?

Magnus

 

[SHANE 73Z]

Unless you were trying to look 100% stock, I would just use the bolts. I have never had a problem using the bolts.

Take care,
Shane

 

[67lemanster]

Unless you were trying to look 100% stock, I would just use the bolts. I have never had a problem using the bolts.

Take care,
Shane

yep like shane said bolts. they usually come with them. if not go get grade 8 stuff. its prolly overkill but better safe than sorry. mine came with the ball joint. each hole got a bolt, lock washer and nut. i added red loctite.

 

[BonzoHansen]

Use the bolts they come with, torque them to the specs included with them (Moog, at least)

 

[3_z28camaro]

As everyone else has said, use the bolts. That's what I did.

 

[dukeme]

This might be helpful,,,I re did the entire front end in my 72

 

[67lemanster]

This might be helpful,,,I re did the entire front end in my 72

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[Magnus]

Ok bolts it is. Thanks for the help.

Magnus

 

[Magnus]

BTW do I have to press out the old ball joints once the rivets are gone or will they come off easy?

Magnus

 

[67lemanster]

BTW do I have to press out the old ball joints once the rivets are gone or will they come off easy?

Magnus

no it will fall right out. the bottom one is pressed in.