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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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Default Can I "reboot" a ball joint??

I wanted to know if it possible? When I took all my ball joints apart I used that fork and hammer method, It works but rips the boot around the ball joint. The ball joint is still good, BTW its the one on the bottom of the spindle, Thanks guys!!
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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My Prothane urethane bushing kit had new ball joint boots in it and I used them on my racecar to replace ripped stock rubber boots. The don't fit as well as the rubber but they will protect the joints from water and grit.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondatuner88 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I wanted to know if it possible? When I took all my ball joints apart I used that fork and hammer method, It works but rips the boot around the ball joint. The ball joint is still good, BTW its the one on the bottom of the spindle, Thanks guys!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, you can. New boots are less than $3 at the dealer. Make sure to clean all of the old grease out of the joint and pack some new clean grease in there.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Sweet thanks guys!!! Does anyone know a honda part number?? Thanks agian!!
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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What car?

Front lower?
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Oh sorry its a 94 civic hatch, lower spindle balljoint and the tie rod end. Thanks man!!
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hondatuner88 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh sorry its a 94 civic hatch, lower spindle balljoint and the tie rod end. Thanks man!! </TD></TR></TABLE>
51225-SR0-A01 BOOT, BALL DUST (LOWER) $2.40
53546-SH0-A01 BOOT, TIE ROD END $5.50
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