Can the ball joints on the drag link be replaced?
Reason I ask is:
I cut my drag link to clear the oil pan after I lowered the engine
I just got everything back from powder coat and I noticed that the joints on the drag link have a lot of slop in them now.

I know I can purchase a new drag link with the bushings already in it...
That really does not help me considering i would have to modify it and I already have one that is powder coated

Any suggestions?
Can they be pressed out?

Thanks

 

I think the book calls it a center link, and if I remember correctly I just replaced mine cause you can't buy new ends.

 

The outer joints on my old 91 chevy were pressed. They worked ok for about 2 months and then they went back to how they were before. I guess it can be a temporary fix. I was also traveling and they did not have the parts in stock. I ended up replacing them when i got home from the trip.
Im not sure how well it will work on a 2wd truck. My chevy was a lifted 4wd.