New Upper Ball Joint Popped Out

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bruce, Jan 4, 2004.

  1. Bruce

    Bruce Guest

    I just replaced all four ball joints (Perfect Circle) in my '95 Ram 1500 and
    after a few miles the right upper ball joint popped out of the upper
    suspension arm. Anyone heard of this before? I thought that when I pressed
    in the ball joint that it was a little easier than the other side. New one
    not to spec? Too bad Dodge just presses these in from the top with no
    retainers.
     
    Bruce, Jan 4, 2004
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  2. Bruce

    jdoe Guest

    The replacement units I've always seen come with retainers.
    Larry
     
    jdoe, Jan 4, 2004
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  3. Bruce

    73blazer Guest

    The Moog ones I bought for my Chevy 2500 came with a special compound
    (glue, whatever you want to call it) from locktite that your supposed to
    smear over the surfaces that meet and after it dries its supposed to
    bond the ball-joint to the arm making it very difficult to come out, or
    remove.
    I hope that joint didn't pop loose while driving, that would have been
    interesting...
     
    73blazer, Jan 4, 2004
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  4. Bruce

    mic canic Guest

    the aftermarket ball joint measures about .003 smaller you need to have them go
    through the thier stock to get the correct size
    i have had this happen to me before
     
    mic canic, Jan 4, 2004
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  5. Bruce

    Bruce Guest

    After the second ball joint popped out, I bought a new upper control arm
    assembly and this problem is resolved. This right control arm may have been
    abused by 170,000 miles, two right fender benders, and two popped joints.

    Thanks for your help!
    Bruce
     
    Bruce, Jan 7, 2004
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