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08-07-2010, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Laramie, WY
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Ball Joint re-use
If I feel the need to ask, I probably know the answer, but...
When I put the steering knuckles on my front end, I accidentally mis-matched them (tapers for the tie rod ends are different directions). I am going to swap one to match the pair and wonder if I can re-use the new ball joints that are on the wrong one. The extent of their use has been being installed, at this point it is only a rolling frame. What say the gurus?
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08-07-2010, 11:03 AM
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Kid's Mechanic
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 8,241
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Re: Ball Joint re-use
As long as its tight in the arm I don't see a problem and undamaged of course.
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08-14-2010, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: High Point, NC
Posts: 613
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Re: Ball Joint re-use
I agree. As long as there is no damage to the threads, it still has a press fit and can be properly seated you should be ok.
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