Ball Joints

Rebel · Post by **Rebel** » Sat Jan 21, 12 9:20 pm

Time to change the ball joints.

Is there a specific type I should be looking for or is the original the best? Need to do all of them, upper and lower.
Where's the best place to get them from?

TIA

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Sat Jan 21, 12 9:25 pm

http://catalog.p-s-t.com/index.php?c=Sg ... igID=15543
& get ron fenton to bring em over or give me a phone

I see for see quite a few q's on there way soon

Good luck with the top ball joints

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Sat Jan 21, 12 9:33 pm

The most important thing is to have the balljoint socket before you start, buy one when you order your upper and lower joints and you 'll be glad you did

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sat Jan 21, 12 9:35 pm

I just did both my top ball joints. (Good luck

)
The lady I use in New Jersey did them for $27 each (plus post obviously).
Are you just wanting the ball joints, or a whole rebuild kit like the link?
Can give you her details if it'll help

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Sat Jan 21, 12 9:49 pm

Don't forget that thing called a grease gun !!!!!!! why don't people use them seen lots of very dry ones crying out for some lube !!!!!!!

Rebel · Post by **Rebel** » Sat Jan 21, 12 10:46 pm

Thanks for the link Andy, and the offer.

Will deffo order the ball joint socket as well, Adrian

To be honest, not really sure what I need. I haven;t had a chance to have a good look underneath yet, there was a lot of banging and knocking coming from the front passenger side last time I drove her. I know it probably aint the upper ball joint though as the wheel isnt leaning in / out. I had all the front end bushes replaced in 2006, and only use for about 2 or 3 thousand miles a year so think it unlikely that the bushes will need doing again (I wait to be corrected though

). As far as I know the ball joints are all original so, if the banging isnt a ball joint it might be worth replacing them anyway ?

Always use a grease gun John, all nipples get done every 3 or 4 month even the propshaft that most people seem to ignore or forget about

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Jan 22, 12 12:03 am

I think I'd be checking out the Control Arm bushes, especially the lower ones...

Rebel · Post by **Rebel** » Sun Jan 22, 12 12:12 am

Will do Pete, thanks

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Jan 22, 12 10:30 am

Hi Rebel,

Always try and release the upper balljoint on the car first, before touching anything else!
The B/J socket is 3/4'' drive so a 3-foot breaker is best!!!
Once you have got it moving, you can then release the torsion bar adjusters and so on.
A torsion bar removing tool is sometimes needed if they have never been orf before.
The fun starts when you have to remove the LCA rubbers and sleeves from the LCA.
Some peoples burn them out, very amateur!!!

If you have any probs I will tell you the secrets for a Guiness and a roll-up or three LoL!

Good luck from bacca

ps I have ever told you the story of when my Lower Balljoint collapsed and the car grounded out???

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jan 23, 12 8:56 am

Nigel, PM me. I have a bunch of suspension stuff in the garage inc. tools

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 23, 12 10:08 am

And if you need to borrow the upper ball joint socket I have one.

Rebel · Post by **Rebel** » Mon Jan 23, 12 11:25 pm

Neil - PM sent

Dave - Thanks, I'll let you know when I need to use it.

Thanks to both of you for your offers