Well I had my lower ball joints pressed out and was going to have my new ball joints pressed in, except they were loose enough I didn't even need to press them in. The ball joints are from a PST front end kit. Is it possible that the ball joints are just a tiny bit small, or are the holes just a tiny bit too big?

Has anyone else run into this before. I have heard of oversize balljoints, but nobody seems to have them for a 69 chevelle. They all list them for 73 and newer. Any ideas?

Thanks, Jeff

Jeff,
Take a real good look at the ball joint socket on those control arms. That area has a tendency to crack which would explain the looseness.

All ball joints in the lower and upper arms are the same 64 through 72. If they are loose, there is a problem with the arm, or you have the wrong ball joint.

Jury rig method one. If for some reason you have the right ball joint, and there is no problem with the arm, and the ball joint socket has been enlarged because of wear ??????? from installing and removing ball joints, One possible solution is to use the Moog Problem solver ball joint. It has serrated selve that helps it have a tight press fit.

Jury rig method two. Also if everything is correct you could also tack weld the ball joint in.

Well my control arms were blasted prior to removing the joints and all was well. So now I just went out and blasted the areas were the ball joint presses into that I couldn't get well before and it still looks good. I see absolutely no signs of cracking anywhere. Intrestingly, the ball joint that was pressed out had been tacked in, I can see the welds from it. The new ball joint I can push in by hand, it doesn't fall out, but again, I can push it in by hand.

I think I may go to Napa to see if their balljoints fit any tighter.

Jeff

If that does not work, try the Moog Problem Solver Ball Joint.