Is there any trick to this? I can't get this damn thing on the ball joint. I've tried pounding it with a hammer and prying at it with a big flat head and I can't get it to go on the ball joint.
Is there any trick to this? I can't get this damn thing on the ball joint. I've tried pounding it with a hammer and prying at it with a big flat head and I can't get it to go on the ball joint.
What's your setup?
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It's a stock 89' T2 GTC front. The ball joint is a new Falcon unit from FWD performance. I can get it started but I can't get it to go all the way on.
Could be a bad ball joint. Are you replacing one or both? if you have another one loose, try it and see if it will slide in all the way.
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
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Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
Axle splines not fully engaged or inserted into differential? I had this problem once when replacing a driveshaft and the parts store replacement turned out to be a little too long.
Is the knuckle already bolted to the strut housing? Maybe try freeing it from the strut so you aren't fighting that while trying to get the ball joint in.
Odd. I would get the part # and call FWDP to verify they are the right app.
unhook the sway bar
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Can you put a floor jack under the ball joint and help it up in?
They could be boxed wrong or manufactering mistake. Make it so the knuckle is loose, off the strut and try, if that doesn't work, then the ball joints are no good.
Do you have the old ball joints?
1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
I don't have the old ones. It seems odd that both would be mis-packaged or defective. Here's some pics...
Looks like it's either the wrong ball joint or there is a nick or burr hanging it up or possibly overspray?
too much paint? spindles look good, but there is a lot of paint on them
as stated above, I'd check for burrs and such
use a big screwdriver or chisel to spread the slot in the knuckle a little
also you should really get that dust boot on first
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