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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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iput the upper ball joint back together after installing the spacer and found that after i tightenend the nut there is still space between the knuckle and the flange on the ball joint. i know that the ball joint is tapered but should the flange be against the knuckle? the flange is more noticable because i tore the dust boot to pieces with a pickle fork.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Is this a question. Because I'm confused? My ***** don't have joints...
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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I would hope they would have some movement or joint action or when your gf kicks you square in the ***** they'll be shattered....[sm=scared09.gif]
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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i think you mean bf, but yes they should move on the origional question im not sure mine still has the rubber boot(and i think its different anyway)
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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On a more serious side

Areyou talking about the area w h e r e the snap ring goes

Itlikey some of my language[:@]WTF I can only SPEAK SPED NOW
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Is this a question. Because I'm confused?
See what I did there. Now you're lost I bet?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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i believe so
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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please ignore the "ff" posts the site was erasing my reply

could someone count the number of threads showing under the upper ball joint nut or measure the length of the stud protruding?
 
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