I have put one new ball joint in. The base now comes through the mounting hole by more than 1/16". The one I pulled was not even flush.

I think someone didn't seat the last ball joints in all the way which may explain my good fortune in removing them.

Don

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1980 300TD-T (82 Turbo and Trans) 159,000 Miles "Jackie-O"
1983 300SD 272,000 Miles "Aristotle"
1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - keeps the MB's off the ice and out of the snow
1994 BMW 530it