Bottom ball joint ball-ache

[stugtir300]

I've got some that you can't have,rfkdemon are the joints shot or just the rubber boot.

 

[fubar andy]

I've got some that you can't have,rfkdemon are the joints shot or just the rubber boot.

 

[stugtir300]

Andy,are your ball joints shot,if not just replace the boot.

 

[fubar andy]

Andy,are your ball joints shot,if not just replace the boot.

Honeslty I didn't know you could replace the boots...

TBH I've bought them now, but its good to know I can replace the rubbers if needed.

Is replacing the boots a faff? Where do I get the rubber boots from, ebay?

Plus the car is going on track, so I feel its better to replace for new units for peace of mind than run 30 year old ones.

 

[stugtir300]

Mine failed a while back on the ball joints because the boots where perished,the joints themselves where fine,so I replaced the boots,I also did the same on the adjustable rear drop link on the drivers side,passed the mot and yes I brought them off ebay.

 

[Cathode]

This is where I've ordered them from:

https://www.hardrace.co.uk/front-lower-ball-joint-0070135.html

They are in Bradford, they trade under "Apex Performance" (K-Sport/BC Suspension suppliers etc

I'll keep you posted if the fit or not....

If they fit, nice work finding these guys. I'll buy some to keep in stock.

 

[Cathode]

Mine failed a while back on the ball joints because the boots where perished,the joints themselves where fine,so I replaced the boots,I also did the same on the adjustable rear drop link on the drivers side,passed the mot and yes I brought them off ebay.

i'm not surprised your balls and joints are knackered,

 

[stugtir300]

My balls and joints are fine,I needed new boots, silly.

 

[rfkdemon]

Yes it's just the boots that are slightly split, joints are fine!

Do you have a link to the ones on Ebay so I can find them?

Legend if I can just change those as I spend hours setting the car up for sprints and don't want to mess with my current settings!

Mat

 

[fubar andy]

My new ball joints turned up.

Hopefully get these fitted over the weekend!

 

[Cathode]

My new ball joints turned up.

Hopefully get these fitted over the weekend!


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They look nothing like mine, send them back.

 

[fubar andy]

They look nothing like mine, send them back.

Don't say that!!!!!!!

 

[fubar andy]

How in the arse burgers do you push these feckin ball joints in.

I've tried to hammer them in and they don't budge.

I'm wondering if I'm missing anything or need to find a press to get these in?

 

[johnny gtir]

Just be carefull I had a few brands and some won’t go and others slack . Clean area esp if painted/powder coated or old. A few mm will stop them. Little bit of lubricant but yes press them in make sure it’s lined up and with the right size ie old socket as not to damage it