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Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by matteoszabojw
Salutations, all!
Is there a place I can find a pinch bolt for a ball joint? I used an ad hoc bolt and nut to secure the heavily rusted torx side, but now I'm worried it's rubbing against the control arm.
I appreciate it.
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by viviennefu
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by viviennefu
Parts numbered 16, 1496991, and 100419 from eBay UK.
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by viviennefu
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by viviennefu
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by viviennefu
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by viviennefu
After removing the 24 years of rust from my Torx bolt, I cleaned it and put it back into use.
Reuse after applying a small amount of threadlock to ensure threads and nut are OK.
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by idris.saltmarshbo
Despite showing one in the parts list, it is missing a nut. I regretted buying one because I would never use it.
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by viviennefu
A nut secures the Torx head bolt that slides through the knuckle on my 2002 bottom ball joint lower suspension arm.
Despite showing a nut in the catcar image, the pinch bolt that secures the strut to the top of the knuckle is threaded but missing one.
Re: Pinch bolt for ball joints
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2026
by idris.saltmarshbo
Yeah, I was actually considering that!