Appreciate the feedback and the reassurance that this is a needed repair based on my thud test. I think I've heard some folks say the ball joint side is critical for torque while the wheel is in the weighted stance and other say the bushing side is critical. The bushing side travels in one direction, the ball joint in multiple directions, the explanation I've heard is by torquing in the unweighted position, there will be binding with movement in the weighted position, I guess that could apply to both sides of the control arm. And they are both accessible on the ground, so finish torquing both on the ground???

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'03 4.4 M62
Original Owner 107k on the clock
Alpine White/Beige Leather

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