 Ball Joint Replacement |
 Jul 23 2007, 08:29 AM
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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???
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Jul 23 2007, 11:26 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
I have also put new ball joints in my original lower control arms..... I did not use the freeze and heat method, but I used a "break-a-tool" ball joint press kit from autozone..... not that bad.
not sure why but it seemed that they were going in crooked, but with just a bit more force, they litterally "popped" right in place. I also think that roadrace engineering sells complete tubular control arm upgrades if that is an option for you. -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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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 black92_tsi_awd Intially I started think I could just press on the... Jul 23 2007, 06:40 PM turbohcar I've put new ball joints in before. Not a fun... Jul 23 2007, 09:35 PM
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