So, I removed the control arm on my 2008 GTI in order to replace the lower and upper control arm bushings (and the end links as well), but when reinstalling the 3 ball joint to control arm studs and torquing the nuts to spec (about 43 ft lbs), one of the nuts stripped. I think it's the nut and not the stud bolt, but I'm not certain.
The balljoint is not OEM, and was replaced as part of a strut replacement suspension job I had done -- I was told it is a MOOG. Anywho, I've vascillated between replacing the balljoint with a high quality Lemforder (OE for only $28) or just trying to remove the nut without damaging the threads on the balljoint stud.
Does anyone have any recommendation or experience with this problem and do you think it's the nut that's stripped instead of the stud... and what is the best way you'd recommend removing it without damaging the threads?
As an aside -- my HF 3/8 torque wrench appears to be quite far off on its torque settings -- and is a part of the reason why I'm in this mess right now.
Thanks in advance!
The balljoint is not OEM, and was replaced as part of a strut replacement suspension job I had done -- I was told it is a MOOG. Anywho, I've vascillated between replacing the balljoint with a high quality Lemforder (OE for only $28) or just trying to remove the nut without damaging the threads on the balljoint stud.
Does anyone have any recommendation or experience with this problem and do you think it's the nut that's stripped instead of the stud... and what is the best way you'd recommend removing it without damaging the threads?
As an aside -- my HF 3/8 torque wrench appears to be quite far off on its torque settings -- and is a part of the reason why I'm in this mess right now.
Thanks in advance!