Ball joint problem

[boost addict]

So I need help figuring out how to tighten this ball joint. Whenever I tighten the nut it just spins. Yes I searched and put a jack under it to put pressure on it and everything, it only goes on a forth of the way. Before anyone's asks why I took the spindle off it's cause I painted the spindle and lca since they're the only things in there that look like shit. So if anyone knows another trick the let me know but if not I'll just buy new ones

[bikrman2]

I usually put a jack under it and use an impact gun. If you don't have access to air go to a parts store and ask if they do tool rental. they will usually have an electric impact. Works every time. Just make sure you check to make sure it's tight with a wrench afterwards because the electric jobs don't have near the power the air guns do.

[boost addict]

I have an air gun but in order to get pressure on it with the jack I have to bolt the spindle up to my coilovers and then I'm left with no room for the gun

[bikrman2]

gotta get a shallow socket and good impact swivel. I use a Snap-On and it gives just enough angle. Either that or take a long bar and put it between the tension rod and the lip on the frame and pull up while hitting the nut with the impact