I removed the ball joints this afternoon and I'm waiting for the new ones to arrive in the mail. I have a couple of question in the meantime.

First, there is a collar with a hex head in the upper hole on each end of the axle. For now, I have left them alone. Do they need to be adjusted or replaced?

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Second, there was a spacer in between the right wheel and hub, but not one on the left. Would there be a good reason for this? Should I find another spacer or just ditch the one on the right? I'm running stock wheels now, but it had 17" wheels running 297/70's when I bought it.

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Do you guys recommend applying anti-seize to the tapered portion and/or pressed end of the ball joint for easy removal?

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Thanks for the help.

 

..... 1= bushing to adjust camber...leave it there......2 = shim is in there cause u likely had a brake pulling to the side, lots of trucks have them...try without, u will know if u need it.......3=no...........kim....

 

Thanks oldkimmer, appreciate the help!

 

.............Your welcome...kim.......