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!!!!!!!