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JJs450r
06-13-2007, 08:28 PM
whats the easiest way to tighten them i keep running in to the problem when they keep spinning everytime i try to tighten
LTR450_#67
06-13-2007, 08:43 PM
IDK about balljoints but on some tie rod ends you can usually slip a 13mm on and hold it from turning......

Aaron
JJs450r
06-13-2007, 11:05 PM
ya i got those in now i ran into a problem gettin the rear shock in
JW450R1
06-15-2007, 05:40 AM
If u are talking about keeping them straight as u are tightening the jam nut.I usually take a pair of vise-grips right where the threads end,and the shoulder of the b/j starts.that works fine for me.....
400exrider707
06-15-2007, 06:11 AM
You're talking about the ball joint spinning inside the housing while trying to tighten it up to the spindle correct? Put a big c-clamp on it.
REDRIDDER
06-21-2007, 11:10 AM
Originally posted by 400exrider707
You're talking about the ball joint spinning inside the housing while trying to tighten it up to the spindle correct? Put a big c-clamp on it. well said
parkers30
06-22-2007, 08:32 AM
Most likely, if it begins to spin when you think it should bet getting close to tight it is bottomed out on the threads. Put a washer or two on there.