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chaosdsr · 02-13-2011, 06:40 PM

I will call Nate Monday but just thought I would ask here first. Anyone had any issues installing the balljoints into the lower arms? Is it possible the balljoints I have from Nate aren't the right year for the arms? I ordered the control arms for the 73+ but I'll be damned if I can get them to press in. Its almost like the bore is too small. Just a side not I have done thousands of balljoints as a wrench and with my press I have never had this issue. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.

cajundragger · 02-14-2011, 12:59 AM

do you have a caliper?

rule of thumb for press fit is .001" per 1 of dia. so if the bj measures 2" then the cup should be around 1.998. ofcourse there will be some tolerances here.

just a way to check and see if your close and to give you something to look at while Nate checks this out.

PBFAB.COM · 02-14-2011, 02:12 AM

Shoot me call tomorrow... or send me your number and I will give you a call. We will get ya taken care of.

chaosdsr · 02-14-2011, 07:20 AM

I will call you in a bit Nate, that was the plan any way just figured I would see if I did something or if anyone else had the issue.

chaosdsr · 02-14-2011, 12:58 PM

Thanks Nate for the call and the information! Great service as always!!!

02-13-2011, 06:40 PM	#1
chaosdsr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Motor City Posts: 45	Porterbuilt Lower Control Arms I will call Nate Monday but just thought I would ask here first. Anyone had any issues installing the balljoints into the lower arms? Is it possible the balljoints I have from Nate aren't the right year for the arms? I ordered the control arms for the 73+ but I'll be damned if I can get them to press in. Its almost like the bore is too small. Just a side not I have done thousands of balljoints as a wrench and with my press I have never had this issue. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Last edited by chaosdsr; 02-13-2011 at 07:03 PM.

02-14-2011, 12:59 AM	#2
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: Porterbuilt Lower Control Arms do you have a caliper? rule of thumb for press fit is .001" per 1 of dia. so if the bj measures 2" then the cup should be around 1.998. ofcourse there will be some tolerances here. just a way to check and see if your close and to give you something to look at while Nate checks this out.

02-14-2011, 02:12 AM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt Lower Control Arms Shoot me call tomorrow... or send me your number and I will give you a call. We will get ya taken care of. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

02-14-2011, 07:20 AM	#4
chaosdsr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Motor City Posts: 45	Re: Porterbuilt Lower Control Arms I will call you in a bit Nate, that was the plan any way just figured I would see if I did something or if anyone else had the issue.

02-14-2011, 12:58 PM	#5
chaosdsr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Motor City Posts: 45	Re: Porterbuilt Lower Control Arms Thanks Nate for the call and the information! Great service as always!!!

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