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Old 02-14-2026, 07:36 AM   #34
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Default Re: 40 Ford drop axle

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Originally Posted by Sid View Post
T I notice the piece on the wishbone ball is really hard like plastic. Isn't that supposed to be rubber?
Yes they are made of rubber. Tricks for putting on a new one:

- Lube the stall wishbone ball with silicone grease, window cleaner or dishwashing fluid
- Push on the new ball while applying air pressure to the small hole in the back which expand the ball and goes on easily.
- Heating the rubber ball up in water helps and may forgo the need for your air compressor

I've also put them on by turning them inside in a vise, use lube, push on it while turning it right side out. I use window cleaner and my sir compressor nozzle to take off and install motorcycle had grips too.
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