# 1969 Chevy C20 Ball Joints

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-chevy-c20-ball-joints/52961>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [August 4, 2010, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-chevy-c20-ball-joints/52961 "2010-08-04T05:22:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![ScottMorrise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@ScottMorrise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottMorrise)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-chevy-c20-ball-joints/52961/1 "2010-08-04T05:22:28Z")

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I rented a tool from a local parts store to press in my lower ball joints but it is too small. The joints flares out and won’t allow it to pass through the adapter. Is there a way the home mechanic can press in lower ball joints that are too big for the standard press?