1996 Chevy Tahoe Lower Ball Joints

1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
141,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LSMITH
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What size lower ball joints does a 1996 4-dr Chevy tahoe 5.7L Vin "R" use? I have been getting two different answers...
May 13, 2009 at 8:26 PM
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ZACKMAN
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_96tahoechasis_1.jpg

I don't have measurement, but they differ in terms of how they are mounted. Either 2WD or 4WD. If 4WD, either bolt-on or pressed fit. If pressed fit, either 45.79mm or 47.89mm.
May 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM
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CDJ58190
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the size of ball joint used is based on the type of control arm. If you check the arms to see if they are a stamped one piece steel or if they are two piece welded where the piece the ball joint presses into looks like its a cast steel piece welded into the control arm. the welded arms use the larger of the two ball joints
Oct 5, 2009 at 11:53 PM
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