[Steven Stocki]

I bought a set of ball joints and received them today. I won't be able to put them in my truck till next week but when I received them, 1 was slanted while the other was straight.

I could not move it straight.. it is stuck in its slanted position.

I called the vendor and they assured me this is normal... I really don't think it is... am I wrong ?

Again, I won't be able to install it till next week but would rather address it now and if need be, order a new on ASAP.

 

[chuckster57]

Its not bent. Ball joints are extremely stiff when new. Its rotated a bit off center, but once you get it installed it will straighten itself out.

 

[klhansen]

What Chuckster said. But it looks like it might be rotated enough that it would interfere with the ball joint press. If you have a vice, clamp it in place and use a pair of water pump pliers to center it up, holding on to the nut. With a little leverage, you should be able to straighten it up.

 

[Steven Stocki]

Thanks guys !