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Old 01-04-2012, 07:04 PM
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couple of questions about ball joint repair procedure

I removed the ball joints this afternoon and I'm waiting for the new ones to arrive in the mail. I have a couple of question in the meantime.

First, there is a collar with a hex head in the upper hole on each end of the axle. For now, I have left them alone. Do they need to be adjusted or replaced?

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...e/IMG_0982.jpg

Second, there was a spacer in between the right wheel and hub, but not one on the left. Would there be a good reason for this? Should I find another spacer or just ditch the one on the right? I'm running stock wheels now, but it had 17" wheels running 297/70's when I bought it.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...e/IMG_0981.jpg

Do you guys recommend applying anti-seize to the tapered portion and/or pressed end of the ball joint for easy removal?

http://photobucket.com/97dodge4x4cc

Thanks for the help.
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..... 1= bushing to adjust camber...leave it there......2 = shim is in there cause u likely had a brake pulling to the side, lots of trucks have them...try without, u will know if u need it.......3=no...........kim....
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Thanks oldkimmer, appreciate the help!
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.............Your welcome...kim.......
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