Ok, I think I found the source of a knock I get when going over bumps or making somewhat sharp turns. The upper ball joint on my car is gone I think. With the wheel off the ground I can grab it and move it around, at least a 1/4" in all directions. I've heard you need to replace the upper control arm to replace the upper ball joint, is this true? Also, could anybody give me a run down of the procedure right quick? Thanks in advance.

 

if im not mistaken, u need a press to do this. i woudl take it to a shop to have them do it, just becasue i donthave a press..

 

when i got the car.. and changed the struts and ball joints, i was going to change the upper ball joints, but didnt..... they dont sell those balljoints by themselves. they sell u the whole control arm.... and its like 110 for that thing ea..... if u can find the ball joint by itself , great, try to change it.. if not u going to change the whole arm..... just my .02

 

iknow theres a company that makes an adjustable ball joint. i dunno if its for the 88-91 (i had a 99 hatch at the time) but i know there is one. it lets u adjust camber in like .5 degree +/- i think.

 

I'm getting adjustable ball joints for my CRX...both camber and caster are adjustable with these...I'm not sure what brand...the alignment shop ordered them up.

They are out there...

 

checkout http://www.specprod.com/PROD_DIR/PROD_PASSCAR.html
Only problem is you can't order direct. I have these and a rear camber kit but had to order thru a dealer. The part no. is 67120 or follow the link.
HTH
chris


[Modified by NCchris, 9:57 AM 7/14/2002]