QUOTE(Ductech @ Jun 23 2011, 02:34 PM)
Anyone in the northwest that has a special tool or one of those ford front end sockets? I need to install a set of ball joints!
As the other Rich observes - big pipe wrench works.
I install them 'hand-snug' to make sure everything is seated (after applying some kind of anti-sieze to the threads) and then use a dull chisel or solid punch to drive the nut on tight.
There is a torque spec, but 'pretty darned tight' will do.
It's not going anywhere if you re-install the serrated retainer...