 Ball Joint Replacement |
 Jul 23 2007, 08:29 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin.  Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389  |
Has anyone had experience pressing in new lower control arm ball joints?
I see there are replacement ball joints available for the auto parts stores. Most of what I read in the forums say to replace the whole control arms, but I have heard/read from a few different sources that it is possible to press in new ones. -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Jul 23 2007, 06:40 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Intially I started think I could just press on the ball joint after some research today. But as I looked closer at the control arms I noticed they are junk. The rear mounts are dished out and no longer fit the new bushings. The dial caliper in the picture is set for the new poly bushing ID.
 So I decided to practice removing ball joint. Rented a nice set from Advance. Popped the one side right off. The arm are pretty scuzzy:  I got a couple leads on new lowers. TJ and Cory from here might have a set. We'll hopefully find out tomorrow. -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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black92_tsi_awd Ball Joint Replacement Jul 23 2007, 08:29 AM
natedogg I've never done it myself, but I've heard ... Jul 23 2007, 01:37 PM awd4kicks I've pressed on in on my car back in the day. ... Jul 23 2007, 03:30 PM turbohcar I've put new ball joints in before. Not a fun... Jul 23 2007, 09:35 PM
SCCA Stang I have also put new ball joints in my original low... Jul 23 2007, 11:26 PM |
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