Re: [Chevelle-list] Lower Ball Joints

[Leo John Costigan]

That was me Ryan. I believe that you were given the lower ball joints for a Camaro. You are better off with them as they are heavy duty and stronger that the original.  You will have to ream out the lower mount on the spindle to get the correct fit.   I did when I installed the tall spindles form a Camaro, it takes time to ream out and test fit until you get the carter key hole to line up with the space in the nut.   Funny thing about GM and their lower control arms between car lines. The mounting for the ball joint is the same diameter but the shaft is a different size.   I would measure mine but they are together now and I would have to separate them.   Try this web site for a ream   http://www.xkut-reamers.com   Leo ----- Original Message ----- From: langus To: Chevelle Chat Forum Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 3:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Lower Ball Joints I was wondering if any of you would be able/willing to go measure the shaft on your front lower ball joints (mine are 1968) and tell me the diameter at the top and bottom.  My new  ball joints and old ball joints are not the same diameter.  Someone had mentioned earlier about getting the right box but not having the right ball joint inside the box.  I am beginning to think they where on to something.  My old ones measure .790 at the bottom and .636 at top.  The new ball joints measure  .783 at the bottom and   .690 at the top.  The old one has 5651 stamped on the bottom and the new one has 9642 on the bottom (they are both Moog).  Anyone willing to help me out again?  Thanks!     Ryan No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.427 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/476 - Release Date: 10/14/2006 6:30 PM