2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd

 

Yeah there's a snap ring there I believe. The appropriate replacement units require you to 86 those rivets and replace the entire ball joint and bracket as a unit with bolts.

 

Just so I can be sure, could you tell me what we're looking at? Is that front lower ball joint of a 2wd Ram 1500? Can you tell us what year?
Pressing out a ball joint without removing the snap ring must have been an effort. Be sure to check the mount to make sure there is no structural damage.
But to answer your question, if the alignment shop can get the alignment within specs then you should be fine.
Since you are getting alignment anyway, you may want to consider replacing that tie rod end.
Pictures always make it look worse, but that's some rust right there. You may want to consider a new control arm. If not, then I rec you address the rust with POR 15, Rust Bullet, or similar coating.

 

yea it’s 2002 2wd lower ball joint. I removed all the rust to locate the snap ring before I removed but I couldn’t find one. I also updated the pictures, I removed the other side and it was a lot easier and it didn’t bend, so you can see how uneven both sides are now. I really hope I can still get it aligned. Or I would have to replace that single control arm because it’s $200.

i accidentally deleted the text from my post when I updated the pictures 🥲

 

Most people just replace the LCA: KIT135 https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+end+kit,15413