McGaughy's Spindles - LH Ball joint doesn't fit?

[tablakhoe]

Alright, I'll make this simple. I searched and couldn't find any one with this problem and I haven't done one of these installs previously so I'm not sure what the deal is...

Bought a set of used McGaughy's 2" spindles off my buddy, checked with multiple vendors and they all said they are the correct spindles... This morning I tore apart the driver's side, got the spindle up there and the upper balljoint doesn't fit all the way into the spindle, the hole just isn't big enough (sounds bad, I know)

So, do I not have factory balljoints? Is there a spacer or something that goes in there? Or is this not the correct spindle for an '07 4WD Tahoe?

Here's a pic with the balljoint nut 100% tightened, spindle is the McGaughy's L:H2007:

 

[Modded]

I have heard of this issue. Looks like you got the older McG spindles that are not black powdercoated. When I did mine (over tow years ago) I got the new ones. In black that model, the issue with the top ball joint appearing not to fit was resolved.
I am guessing you bought a used kit due to the rust and because the new model came out a long time ago (late 09). Either way, from what I have read, that whole spacing issue does not affect anything. So basically, you're good to go.
By the way, new and old model NNBS spindles have the same part number.

 

[tablakhoe]

Thanks Modded. The taper did look correct, just haven't seen that on the 50+ trucks/cars I've lowered. The one thing I don't have is a nut that will fit in the recessed holed for that upper. Seems like I don't need it but I don't like playing around with balljoints, I've been down the busted ball joint road once before and ended up replacing an 18" Budnik because of it.

I'll have to see if I can find some top locking nuts or something since there isn't a way to use a castle nut on them. Not a big deal, I'm gonna order some brakes and then I'll tear it back apart and do it all at once, didn't realize the inside of my rotors were trashed until I tore it apart.