Balljoints

[ZOSO]

This doesnt look right to me. Went to install new ball joints and this is what it looks like. I torqued the lower to 75ftlbs and then torqued the split sleeve to 50ftlbs. half the slpit sleeve is sticking out the bottom. Doesnt look safe to me with only a few threads holding it in. The spicers from wild horses were like this also. Maybe I bent the knuckle pressing in/out the ball joints?

[Kinder]

Silly question first, both ball joints fully seated? Yes that is a bit more sleeve showing than I've experienced, but what is more concerning is the depth of the castle nut, can you insert the cotter pin?

[ZOSO]

Both ball joints seated fully. Castle nut is not torqued down. General consensus is either the c is spread open or I collapsed the knuckle when pressing in the new ones.

So does anyone have a 6bolt knuckle laying around? Driver side.

[Justin]

A new knuckle is probably easier and cheaper, but you might touch base with Josh @ Crawlertech. I know he's got the gear to straighten housings, not sure about C's or knuckles.

[Kinder]

6 bolt, is that the drum version with a chevy conversion? If so I have a driver side for you, it may motivate me to pull the passenger side for Brett.

[ZOSO]

Yes factory 74 drum knuckle with chevy disc's. If you have one that would be awesome!!!! I removed it and you can see the knuckle is bent.

[Kinder]

It's yours, I'll find some time over the next couple of days and yank both knuckles.

[BNC04]

6 bolt, is that the drum version with a chevy conversion? If so I have a driver side for you, it may motivate me to pull the passenger side for Brett.

I'm honored you remembered:)

I may be heading to the springs next Saturday. Might try to coordinate a few drop offs of stuff folks wanted from me.
Can possibly pick up somewhere on the way back North as well.

Brett

[ZOSO]

It's yours, I'll find some time over the next couple of days and yank both knuckles.

I'll be waiting patiently. HAve plans to try n go wheelin friday but doubt that is gonna happen now.