I am in the process of replacing my right LBJ (excessive side to side play) with a new Moog ball joint. I can't get the boot seated as it seems to be a hair too small for the seat.

Is there a trick to getting the boot seated properly on the ball joint?

mine has spent the last decade unseated for the same reason.....


<shrug>

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Yeah....Im the one who destroyed this rare, vintage automobile.....

I usually knock em down on with a small piece of wood etc.

Greg

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After all else fails, read the manual. I read the lower ball joint R&R section and the factory recommends using a 1-7/8" socket to press the boot onto its seat. This is confirmed by Moog's ball joint boot installation procedure. In case the link disappears:
I used a 1-5/8" socket (the 1-7/8 was too big) and pressed the boot down with a vise. I also tried a short piece of 1-1/2" SCH 40 PVC pipe which is a bit tight but also works well enough. You need to make sure that the vise is pressing on the socket and not on the stud.