problem tightening wishbone ball joint nuts

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Jimbob1

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Just replaced both front wishbones on my td4 as both ball joints were knackered.

All went well except i dont seem to be able to sufficiently tighten the ball joint nuts.
They should go to 65nm but even with the freeloader on its wheels with weight through the joints the nuts just spin the balls, as it were missus.

Any ideas?

Cheers
 
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