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is it supposed to be hard?


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I just got the new ball joints in the knuckles and put them in. is it supposed to be hard to move the knuckle side to side? i wouldnt think it was supposed to be. any help is appreciated. thanks
 


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yes. grease them up and eventually they will seat in and be normal
 
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Wow that is a loaded question :) As far as the other question yea they are supposed to be real tite. Does it turn easy with the steering wheel.
 
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New joints are stiff. Like Brutus said, grease 'em, and they will seat and wear in and get easier to move.
 
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