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#1 ·
Im in the process of doing a complete rebuild on the front end. Instead of buying the lower ball joints from Gil at the source, I ordered some from autozone. When they came in, they were bolt in instead of the press in. Has anyone bought ball joints from any of the local parts houses. If so, what is the part number?
 
#2 ·
I finally broke down and bought the lower ball joints from ogts.I have the suspension back in the car. I went to install the new ball joints and realized I have to disconnect the spring for the ball joint to go in.I have the engine in the car, so I used a jack and lifted under the spring eye. I got the ball joint pressed in. The problem is, now I cant get the spring eye lined up so the bolt will go in.Has anyone else had this problem?
 
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