New Upper Ball Joint Popped Out

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Bruce

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.
 
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...
 
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
 
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
 
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