Aftermarket Upper Ball Joints Yes or a No No??

[new_f-bodyist]

I want to replace all my balljoints but I want to know if its better to replace the entire upper control arm or just drill out the rivets in the old one and bolt on the aftermarket boys, but my friend told me that wouldn't be a good idea and to just get a new control arm from the factory with the riveted ball joint....Some suggestions would be a big help, got any? lol

[1bad83ta]

As long as you don't muff up the control arm drilling the rivets out you shouldn't have a problem installing the aftermarket ball joints. *Chime in if you think otherwise guys.

[ezcruisn71]

You can also use an air chisel to cut the rivets off your control arm.
If you buy the Moog ball joints they come with a lifetime guarantee.

[1BADAIR]

thats the way almost all balljoints are. no issue as long as you tight to spec and realign

[bri2203]

first....You WANT tor replace your balljoints........?

Why? If they aren't splosly or putting thm under a lot of stress...why replace them?

If it was me I would just grind/ drill the old BJ and install an aftermarket one. But thats up to you

[ITSSLOW]

I always replace ball joints over full control arms. I like to use factory stuff if money is there but if not I used MOOG.

[new_f-bodyist]

Thanks for the replies...I feel alot better about doing the aftermarket ball joints