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Thread Size In Ball Joints

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by shaun, Apr 18, 2022.

  1. shaun

    shaun Member

    I replaced my ball joints on my Dana 30 but dropped one on the ground and didn’t inspect it before installing it. Was only knee high. But upon installing, noticed the top threads are damaged, any way I can tap and dye these to correct it? No idea thread count. Thinking 1-7/8 24 count, but could be wrong.
     
  2. OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

    You may be able to use a thread restoration tool. The one shown below has 8 different thread pitch/sizes, it is used to straighten & cut existing threads on a fastener.

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  3. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    If you don't have a thread guage, get one! Not expensive and you don't need Starrett for this although those are very nice. The thread files will likely work but there are two SAE versions with different threads on both so you still need to know which to get.