67 ball joints

[Brad M.]

i am currently redoing the front end on my 67, has anybody got any suggestions who pop rivets in new ball joints? the control arms currently have the original ones

[Stephen L.]

Re: 67 ball joints

I hope no one "pop rivets" new ball joints in place!!!

Bairs Corvette will install regular rivets.

[William C.]

Re: 67 ball joints

If you have the originals, make sure they need replaced. The configuration is unique and the uppers in particular, almost never wear out if regularly lubricated.

[Brian M.]

Re: 67 ball joints

I agree, uppers last forever.

[Brad M.]

Re: 67 ball joints

i have sent upper arms to be chemically stripped, can you get replacement rubber dust covers?

[Joe L.]

Re: 67 ball joints

brad-----

Not that I know of for the original style, GM u-joints with captured seal.