Ball Joints

[Adam Hartman]

I'm going to be replacing my lower ball joints with Moog ball joints. I see that they offer a problem solver ball joint K9695006 that is .006 over size. I dont know if I need that or the ball joints K8695T that are regular size. I guess I'm wondering if anyone has changed there's and used the over sized.

I dont know if my lower arm is walered out if not I could use my die grinder and lightly skim the hole to make it fit. I dont want to get into the middle of the project and find out the regular size wont fit, since I'll be ordering them online much cheaper.



If anyone has changed there ball joints and ran into this issue please leave feed back, thanks.

 

[swshawaii]

Adam- The standard ball joints should be fine if it's the first time replacing.

I would imagine they would have to be really loose to damage the hole. GL

 

[Phil Frady]

If this is your first time changing them, then go with original size. As long as you still have to use a press to get them out, then your OK. When you are changing the second time or maybe the 3rd time, then go with oversized.

 

[Adam Hartman]

Thanks for the info and website! I will go with the original size they have never been changed. :banana:

 

[swshawaii]

Remember to install them straight from the freezer. I've heard they're much easier to press in. :supercool:

 

[mike burns 3]

If they have not been changed I would go with OEM. My experience has been they last as long or longer than aftermarket and you don't have to grease them.