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drftrman1977
05-31-2005, 05:39 PM
I have a 1993 k1500. I have replaced the front axles, now the bolt on the bottom of the upper ball joint spins when i try to tighten the nut. can anyone tell me how to get around this.

2000CAYukon
05-31-2005, 05:59 PM
One option is to tighten it when the wheel is on it and the jack stand is removed. With a load on it, it won't spin.

Otherwise, put a floor jack under the lower control arm and jack it up so that there is a load on it. You can also use a pry bar on the upper control arm and pry the arm down while you tighten the nut.

//2000CAYukon

drftrman1977
05-31-2005, 06:15 PM
thanks

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