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Old 06-24-2008, 09:09 PM
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Okay so i bought Tubular uppers, Would it be wise to just re-use my stock ball joints and just grind / punch out the rivets . Any disadvantages of doing this ? .. Also bought the ball joint hardware and control arm hardware kits ..
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no way!!! Just buy new ones, they probably need to be replaced anyway. They'll also come with bolts.
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Okay so i bought Tubular uppers, Would it be wise to just re-use my stock ball joints and just grind / punch out the rivets . Any disadvantages of doing this ? .. Also bought the ball joint hardware and control arm hardware kits ..

How old are the BJs? On one hand, if it were me, I'd just go for new ones. However, if you're on a budget, and if they're not all that old, you could use them.
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Well there not that old. But i wont be a cheap skate. I just ended up buying 2 new ones with all new bolts and grease zerks .. Thanks guys
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Originally Posted by Vndcatr
Well there not that old. But i wont be a cheap skate. I just ended up buying 2 new ones with all new bolts and grease zerks .. Thanks guys
You did right by buying new ones.
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when ever you have stuff like this apart is always smart to put in new parts
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when ever you have stuff like this apart is always smart to put in new parts
You are correct!! that's why BMR includes all new ball joints with both our upper and lower A-arm assemblies
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