Ball joint mishap

[OrangeFiero]

While installing coilovers i discovered BOTH my front lower ball joints looked like they had been hammered from previous installation of the struts. So now i have two balljoints that have pretty messed up cross threaded bolts on them. Since they were already damaged i threaded them back on (cross threaded) how they were before when i was done installing the coilovers. So what should i do now?? From research im told not to press in/out new/old ball joints... i dont know why, as i have done this before on many other cars. If i HAVE to get all new arms and balljoints are these reputable? Shortness on money brought me to these.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/590

[OrangeFiero]

If that is true... Thats enough for me to stay away.

[LJ851]

Buy new OEM ball joints, install in your BMW control arms. Best solution, best price, and not difficult with a press.

[OrangeFiero]

Came up with a quick solution... I think ill weld the nuts on for safety (they are on tight enough) untill i have to take the strut out again, then replace the whole arm when i have money too. Its not like if i weld them on they are going anywhere.

[OrangeFiero]

Buy new OEM ball joints, install in your BMW control arms. Best solution, best price, and not difficult with a press.

Could you link me to said ball joints please?

[LJ851]

http://blunttechclassic.com/