lower balljoint LOOSE inside control arm

[carfox]

so apparently my ball-joint in the lower A-arm is loose... it pops up and down depending on the weight put on it.
the ball-joint itself appears to be fine.

how can i fix this?
can i simply tighten/press it into the control arm more?
or do i need a whole new control arm? <=(
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-520-223/all/year/2001/make/ford/model/ranger

i dont want to do all that work/ spend money.

thoughts? help...

 

[gw33gp]

You can buy a ball joint that is slightly larger that is made for repairs like this. I don't remember what they are called. You can go on RockAuto.com, search for ball joints and in the listings they will describe this repair style ball joint.

 

[carfox]

You can buy a ball joint that is slightly larger that is made for repairs like this. I don't remember what they are called. You can go on RockAuto.com, search for ball joints and in the listings they will describe this repair style ball joint.

ok thanks.
i need to hunt for the right part number.
.... stupid pressed in ball joints.... should have been bolt-in

 

[Arkie 2001]

ball joints or lower control arm bushings? don't forget alignment after repair.