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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง Dorman 520-127 Suspension Control Arm Assembly for Selected Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Models - Front Left Lower, Including Ball Joint - Black by Djkutt Kent

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Don't buy this unless you're a champion with a grease gun.

Everything about this product would be great except for one major problem. Ball joints do not accept grease. Oooh, and after spending a few hours installing it, there might be a tiny hole in the ball joint boot. Since one of the boots REALLY had a hole, I was happy to fit three of them. Every time I tried to lubricate those ball joints, I had to spend hours spinning the wheels, lowering and raising the truck and controlling the levers, hitting with a hammer, changing mirrors and grease guns. I asked around if this could be an issue with cheaper ball joints. Before that I had no problems with Dorman, but now I think so. I finally read the advice on the internet to just keep pumping lube even if it looks like the gun is about to explode. I had to take a two foot long cheat stick and put some pressure on the lube, then I heard a loud pop and was sure I'd broken something. Luckily for me, the boot was filled with grease and had no holes. If you buy these make sure you're getting a great deal and get ready for a grease gun battle like no other. (Dorman's top was fine.)

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Secret