I had a new one waiting for the passenger side and I was able to push it in and hammer the control arm sleeve a little tighter. Hopefully I can make it to the shop without it popping out again. I really wish i was smart enough to investigate this thoroughly when i looked at the ribs (threads) on the new joint.

I'll chalk this one up to a good learning experience, next time i see something i'll be darn sure to take a good look. The scary part is that i'm thinking about changing my clutch and pressure plate out soon!

 

Which side is bad? I still have 1 good upper control arm thats sitting around taking up space if you want it!

 

Thanks for the offer 318. Moving back to new england area end of june and the dodge is going to stay here in hawaii. Its a perfect island car. Bought it with all the paint peeled off cause of the factory clear being bad. Sprayed it with rustoleum green. I'll post a pic soon. Learning a ton on this car though. I'm thinking about getting a 2.7 4 cyl tacoma next. Power is ok, gas mileage is good for a truck. What do you think?

 

Where you at in Hi I am on Maui.....Also my 90 is a great island truck...

 

I'm up in volcano on the big island. right next to the kilauea caldera that bombs the rest of the island chain with the "vog". it rarely ever gets bad here though. i'm always impressed with this truck when i can get over 19 mpg cruisin on the flats. what kind of work you into on maui? times were getting too slow for a month or so so i decided it was time to hit the mainland again.