Techs,

My car 1994 Accord EX 200k failed state Inspection today because I need to replace both upper ball joints now my question is should I replace Control arm,Upper ball joint or Only Ball joint??? Is it easy to replace DIY or fairly complex I have only 15 days and I can work on the car on weekends only please advice ASAP. I am planning to buy from Ebay any suggestions????

Many Thanks-

FS

 

Change the whole control arm. You can buy the Control arms at any auto parts shop for around $70 and they should have it in stock. It's a very straight forward job and is really really easy to do.

 

Boss!!!

Can you tell me any link or easy DIY steps and should I buy from Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-UPP...Q5fAccessories

Please advice is it really easy to replace full control arm or should I replace only Bar joint???

 

i would not buy them from ebay. check out rockauto.com i got the Dorman brand upper control arms from there and they come with a lifetime warranty.

 

How can you replace them any procedure or help????

please ASAP.

 

download the service manual. its free. http://www.spoonertuner.com/manuals

 

Dude, it's really easy. just raise the car and take out the wheel. Once the wheel is out you can get to all the bolts (I think three)

 

Does any one has an Idea Karlyn or Dorman which is a better brand and after replacing the control arms do i really need an alignment???

Also I have pasted a link in the above thread for Ebay Control arms if any one could give any suggestion will those control arms work??

Any help for resolving this issue and problem will be highly appreciated.

 

You can get the control arm from TASAuto.com as well.

 

I have those same upper's. Take the wheel off, and it will be self-explanatory from there.

 

no, replacing the control arms will not throw off your alignment.

 

Are you satisfied since they have real low price I was wandering that they are not real cheap quality??

Also what do you think how much time it gonna take for replacing both Driver and Passenger side???

Will you feel or see any difference in the ride after replacement??

 

You probably won't really notice the difference once you replace them since they are on top and don't get loaded. It will probably take somebody with very little experience with cars half hour per side. It's that easy.