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Old 07-24-2021, 04:34 PM   #3
Paul Y
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Re: Upper control arm interference with spindle.

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG View Post
Are you sure it's the correct upper ball joint?

By "moving it through its arc" do you mean suspension arc, or steering arc?
Steering arc Skinny. The truck is a bare chassis so jacking the suspension to cycle it through its travel just lifts the chassis up.

Having had another look I 'think' the issue is that the suspension is at full droop, not a usual state for it to be in. I will put the other side on tomorrow minus the spring and see what happens when I move through the suspension arc.

If there is still contact a quick going over with Mrs. Grinder will sort that out. Will also check th edit of the upper ball joint just in case.

I did check on McGaughy web site and it specifies "Uses original style ball joints and tie-rod ends" so pretty sure I am good to go one that side.

Thanks!

P.
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