Moog lower ball joint fitment

[ws6_7867]

I had a GM tech press in my MOOG problem solver Ball joints. I saw a little gap when looking through the arm, which to me looks like a casting issue on the arm and not a BJ fitment issue.



When comparing the ball joints that came out, they have a rust ridge that mimics the fitment of these. I'd assume this is just how the arms are and a gap is there maybe from casting.



Video :

2002 Firebird Original Ball Joint - Rust Ridge - YouTube



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[Whicated]

Originally Posted by ws6_7867

I had a GM tech press in my MOOG problem solver Ball joints. I saw a little gap when looking through the arm, which to me looks like a casting issue on the arm and not a BJ fitment issue.



When comparing the ball joints that came out, they have a rust ridge that mimics the fitment of these. I'd assume this is just how the arms are and a gap is there maybe from casting.



Video :

2002 Firebird Original Ball Joint - Rust Ridge - YouTubegeometry dash lite




Thoughts?














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It's possible that the gap you are seeing is due to a casting issue on the arm, but without seeing it in person it's hard to say for sure. It's also possible that the ball joint wasn't installed properly, causing the gap.

When it comes to the rust ridge on the old ball joints, that is a normal occurrence due to the constant movement and friction of the joint. Over time, rust can build up on the surface of the ball joint, creating a ridge that matches the shape of the joint.

[ws6_7867]

Originally Posted by Whicated

It's possible that the gap you are seeing is due to a casting issue on the arm, but without seeing it in person it's hard to say for sure. It's also possible that the ball joint wasn't installed properly, causing the gap.

When it comes to the rust ridge on the old ball joints, that is a normal occurrence due to the constant movement and friction of the joint. Over time, rust can build up on the surface of the ball joint, creating a ridge that matches the shape of the joint.

Thanks! It looks flush around the other half of the hole. The Tech said it went in straight but is bottomed out, I tried with my press at work and it wouldn't go any further - felt like it was going to bend the arm. Im going to say its likely arm shape as it torqued to spec and everything seemed to fit up correctly!

[Oxtar41]

Originally Posted by ws6_7867

Thanks! It looks flush around the other half of the hole. The Tech said it went in straight but is bottomed out, I tried with my press at work and it wouldn't go any further - felt like it was going to bend the arm. Im going to say its likely arm shape as it torqued to spec and everything seemed to fit up correctly!

I'd be more concerned with the cracking on the rotor.