upper ball joints tool

[birdsandbees]

I figure my "coronet" got them since the 4 door version saw taxi duty. Possibly it went down the same assembly line? Either that or that full K frame and front end that I got out of a '68 Charger in the junk yard, back in 1979, was a Hemi car! 

Anyhow, knowing that my UCA's aren't going to come apart and I have since ordered reproductions, I just ordered the reinforcing sleeves from Mancini along with some other stuff I was getting from them.

[b5blue]

Severe Duty Package I think it's called?    I talked to Mancini when ordering parts, they considered it more of a correct restoration part than a needed upgrade for durability so I skipped the hassle myself.

[Lennard]

Severe Duty Package I think it's called?    I talked to Mancini when ordering parts, they considered it more of a correct restoration part than a needed upgrade for durability so I skipped the hassle myself.

I'll probably leave them off also if there is no gain.

[71 SE3834V]

Lots of rental yards and auto supplies have them to rent.

Seldom-used tools are like women, don't buy when you can rent.  

I've asked at Autozone and OReilly's in my town and they didn't have one. Mopars are the red headed stepchild in car land. I asked at OReilly's for brake pads and hoses and their computer said that a 1969 Charger never came from the factory with disc brakes. I thanked the clerk for his time and effort and went home and ordered the parts on ebay.

Advance Auto here in SE Mi had one in their rental/loaner kit. I bought one anyway from a mom & pop supply for $28+ gov fees.

[birdsandbees]

New reproduction has new ball joints and bushings on them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351063607641?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

Realizing one of my arms was pooched, I ordered a set. He even took my $85 offer for a pair. I'll wait to see what bushings and ball joint are in it, but will probably swap in the PST's I already bought and add my "hemi" sleeves to the rear bushings.

Well they shipped FAST.. I already have them and while they look good, both control arms have a bushing that you can EASILY remove with your bare hands.  It will make it easy to swap in my PST bushings, but I may have to use a punch and reduce the arms hole diameter a smiggin!

[b5blue]

New reproduction has new ball joints and bushings on them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351063607641?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

Realizing one of my arms was pooched, I ordered a set. He even took my $85 offer for a pair. I'll wait to see what bushings and ball joint are in it, but will probably swap in the PST's I already bought and add my "hemi" sleeves to the rear bushings.

Well they shipped FAST.. I already have them and while they look good, both control arms have a bushing that you can EASILY remove with your bare hands.  It will make it easy to swap in my PST bushings, but I may have to use a punch and reduce the arms hole diameter a smiggin!

Aw crap! Mine were nice and tight. The reason I know for certain is I removed them to install offset bushings.

[ht4spd307]

New reproduction has new ball joints and bushings on them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351063607641?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

Realizing one of my arms was pooched, I ordered a set. He even took my $85 offer for a pair. I'll wait to see what bushings and ball joint are in it, but will probably swap in the PST's I already bought and add my "hemi" sleeves to the rear bushings.

Well they shipped FAST.. I already have them and while they look good, both control arms have a bushing that you can EASILY remove with your bare hands.  It will make it easy to swap in my PST bushings, but I may have to use a punch and reduce the arms hole diameter a smiggin!

really the bushes come out with your hands dosent sound right those control arm bushes should be pressed in hard.

[birdsandbees]

YEP.. pulled one bushing on each arm out with my bare hands. Will investigate when I start putting the front end together.

[b5blue]

Rick E. advises to tack weld in a few spots also I read somewhere. I think with the info from offset bushings from him?  (I didn't but mine were tight.)

[birdsandbees]

Possibly.. won't do anything too drastic until I'm putting the cam bolts in the adjuster brackets. Will be a few months before my car is back... metal is now a week late coming in, then at least 3 weeks re and re all that and then the body work can start. 

[b5blue]

 

[cudavic]

New reproduction has new ball joints and bushings on them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351063607641?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

I realize that this thread is several years old now, however these upper control arms are still available on ebay and I am considering purchasing a set. Can those who have purchased them chime in on whether they are a good deal or not?

[b5blue]

They are good.