Thread: Best way to weld on ball joint sleeves

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Thanks all for the feedback. I would like to position will be the top of sleeve slightly above the control arm top and weld from top and bottom similar to attached picture. Don't want to position it too high because I'm using 2" drop spindles. Positioning higher will add more drop and move control arm closer to the ground.
There may also be issues with the attached steering arm being too close to the wheel and tire. I'm limited on wheel backspace and I've seen pictures of this style spindle installed on Camaros. I will be initially be designing the suspension in CAD and will also mock up and test on the car.

1) Would this 1/4" position would not work OK from strength standpoint?
2) Would be reasonable to have the sleeve down to 1/8" above control arm, or even flush?
Thanks