<VV> Ball Joints

[Padgett]

>I don't fully understand. How do you tighten the studs? They're part of the
>ball joint. Are you saying the ball joint wasn't built properly or perhaps 
>has
>  worn out?

The stud is a tapered fit into the steering knuckle. As you tighten it the 
stud is wedged into the knuckle. When tightened properly, it takes a pickle 
fork or a BFH to break it loose. If turning, it sounds like they were 
either never tightened completely or have the wrong taper.

Problem is that if not tightened properly when installed, they may have 
been pounding the taper for years.Spec for a '65 is 30-40 lb-ft so just 
tighten to about 30, then enough more to install the cotter pin.

Padgett