azndoritos209

I had recently changed my axle and ran into some problems putting things back together. When i was trying to separate the LBJ from the lower arm i used a pickle fork which ripped the boots. Im now trying to bolt the castle nut back on but it still spins with the ball joint. What can i do to stop it from spinning so i can tighten it? should i replace with the boots on the ball joint?

azndoritos209

Heres some pics of the joint and boot removed.

nbtx

Replace the ball joint - it must have an intact seal.

azndoritos209

I cant just replace the boot?

ton8383

only way it itll do that is if the castle nut isnt on right or the threads are shot replace the ball joint ive done a hundred of these and that is what i can tell you