I need some UCA ball joint advice

[whosyurdaddy]

I need some UCA ball joint advice Update !

I'm replacing my upper ball joints and the one on the passenger side is so tight I can't get it seated . I'm about 3/16 " away from seating . The ball joint was hard to get started but the old one would start right in so I'm wondering if I should remove the ball joint and start over with some lube or run it to a friend with a 3/4 impact and try to seat it that way .

Well I took the ball joint out and yes the threads in the UCA were gone so I've ordered a new pair of arms . I've since read where you can have problems with the threads and distortion with older UCA's . Gonna cost me some extra money but I won't have to worry driving down the road .

I'm getting ready to do the lowers , anyone have any tips or advice ?

 

[62 Dart Convertible]

I would remove it and lube it up and try again.

 

[monaco66coupe]

no air gun. if it's properly threaded, it will screw in. Tight, but it will go.(unless it's Chinese made)
I have had problems with their parts.

 

[whosyurdaddy]

no air gun. if it's properly threaded, it will screw in. Tight, but it will go.(unless it's Chinese made)
I have had problems with their parts.

It's Moog = Mexico

 

[monaco66coupe]

moog is ok. Maybe it's in crooked. Screw it in, back it out, and repeat. with lots of grease.

 

[dieseldazzle]

Mount it back on the car and try

 

[idrivemopar]

Yep, grease the crap out of it, then try threading it back in, the last 1/8" or so can be tough but it will go.

 

[WileE]

Buy tubulars.

 

[themechanic]

Most control arms can be purchased with ball joints already installed. I had to buy a 36" breaker bar to RR mine. I learned through researching the web that Spicer Professional "Blue" series is the best thing going now in front suspension parts. Here's the kit I bought.

http://www.billrolikenterprises.com/proddetail.asp?prod=204

 

[PST]

I would back it out, grease and try again. If not we do have stamp steel arms with the bushing and ball joint installed. Here is a link.

http://www.p-s-t.com/s.nl/it.A/id.10004/.f?sc=12

Thanks
James