Upper A Arms - Can they become stripped and useless?

[Rocket]

I have a set of A arms I was about to repaint and noticed the upper ball joint threads are practically non-existant. Is this normal when you back out ball joints? I know they have an interference fit. Will new ball joints thread in and attach securely?

Thanks

 

[71DartGuy]

It looks like they may still work. If they feel sloppy after being in just tack weld them to keep them there. Someone else may have a better idea.

 

[russduanegreen]

I had A parts car that had them welded in. First time I had seen this , But other people say this is the fix. They seem to have held up good.

 

[crackedback]

BBJ or SBJ.

I know you can get inserts from a circle track supply place, cut the old ones out and weld fresh ones in. Ball joint sleeves.

http://www.stockcarproducts.com/susp7.htm

 

[rj72cda]

i just replaced teh Arms on my 72 cuda the last nerd that put in ball joints didn't unscrew and forked them up so he welded 3 tacks in and Ruined them that added $500 to a front end rebuild got some stainless Just suspension jobs and they are GREAT looking and as of noon (post alignment tomorrow ill know how it drives.

 

[doug 371]

if they will torque to 125 ft lbs. they are still good

 

[mullinax95]

I would tack them.