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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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so how hard of a thing is this to do myself??
do i need any special tools(machines)
i have worked on suspesion parts before(strus and springs)
i have know a good amount about cars I turbocharged my type r

so do you think i can do it myself and how mcuh should i look to pay for new upper ball joints

i know that after i do it obviously it will need an allignment
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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Default Re: integra upper ball joint replacement??? (churbor)

You just buy the whole upper control arm, its very easy to do, you might need a pickle fork to release the ball joint but thats it.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Default Re: integra upper ball joint replacement??? (churbor)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by churbor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so how hard of a thing is this to do myself??
do i need any special tools(machines)
i have worked on suspesion parts before(strus and springs)
i have know a good amount about cars I turbocharged my type r

so do you think i can do it myself and how mcuh should i look to pay for new upper ball joints

i know that after i do it obviously it will need an allignment
</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have my stock upper A-Arms off my GSR. Throw me an offer if you want them.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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i think i am going to buy new b/c i am sick of getting used parts and having them wear out on me cause there old and beat

but i do appreciate the offer
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by churbor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think i am going to buy new b/c i am sick of getting used parts and having them wear out on me cause there old and beat

but i do appreciate the offer</TD></TR></TABLE>

50K miles and anything but worn out. My camber kit replaced these but I understand.

goodluck.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Not to butt in or anything, but this is the perfect opportunity to invest in some camber adjustable aftermarket upper control arms.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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i think i am going to buy new b/c i am sick of getting used parts and having them wear out on me cause there old and beat

but i do appreciate the offer
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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You just said that.
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