I just bolted them in, and the upright is installed, so I can't do your checks in a stand-alone condition.
I noted at least one was stiff before it was installed.
I removed the suspension (both upper and lower arms) and am working the joints this way (I can get both rotation, and angular movement on them individually).
They are tight, but a little better.
Thanks -
Rocky
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