Lower control arm ball joint holes question

71convert said:

I chiseled, Dremeled and finally drilled out the ball joint that needed replacing on my lower control arm. I went off a little bit on the drill bit and elongated two of the holes (circled in red below).

Not sure what the safest and best way to proceed is. I feel I have three options.

1. Can I just use the holes as is? I'm thinking no but wanted to check.
2. Should I enlarge these two holes on the lower control arm and new ball joint and use slightly larger bolts?
3. Should I toss out the lower control arm and just buy a new one?

Thanks for everyone's help.

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71convert said:

I chiseled, Dremeled and finally drilled out the ball joint that needed replacing on my lower control arm. I went off a little bit on the drill bit and elongated two of the holes (circled in red below).

Not sure what the safest and best way to proceed is. I feel I have three options.

1. Can I just use the holes as is? I'm thinking no but wanted to check.
2. Should I enlarge these two holes on the lower control arm and new ball joint and use slightly larger bolts?
3. Should I toss out the lower control arm and just buy a new one?

What do you guys suggest? Thanks for everyone's help.

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