alright guys, so my driverside front wheel is riding on 2 lug nuts. in plan on just getting the driveside spindle at my local pap. i had a few questions.

1. what parts should i get to replace while im in there? i plan on doing the ball joint but i was wondering if i should just get the bottom one. it seems to be the only one i could find on ebay.haha.

2. this question should have beennumber 1 but do you guys think i could go about fixing my problem any other way? i thought i could beat the stud out and press another one on but once i got in there i relazed the hub was in the way. i didnt feel like pressin out a hub or anything.

3. what other hondas have the same spindle as my 1990 integra. i know EF civics are similar if not the same. can you guys confirm that? will it be an exactfit?


thanks for your help guys

 

You can probably pick up an entire spindle at a junk yard for $40 or $50 bucks. Thats what I did. Save the hastle of pulling it off another car.

 

yup, check people parting out their rides and get a nice spindle with everything you need...

 

Don't skimp on the lower ball joint, you'll just have to replace it again, get m00g they also go in easier and the retaining ring fits like a glove.

 

I can get a spindle at my local pull a part for like 19 bucks. So ill prolly just go that route Haha. Now should i replace the upper balljoint or is that not really a part that needs replacing? Also. Those ball joints made by moog. Can i get those at a parts store or online at somewhere like rock auto?

 

I know reputable and disreputable auto parts store carry moog, when you have the spindle off I suggest to check the upper ball joint on the upper control arm for tears and to see if it is still stiff, if it swings around like nothing then replace the upper control arm you might check out the one in the local pull when you are there to see if they have one in good shape btw also check the upper control arm's bushings (there are 2 of em) (when still on the car) to see if you can see any play in em as you move the upper control arm side to side you might see something wrong with them visually-this will prevent and affect you when you get a good wheel alignment. Don't know much about rock but check around locally I'm sure you will find someone carrying em.

 

Hellz yeah man. I appreciate the advice. I should be hittin up my local pull a part tomorrow or sometime this week

 

Well i got a spindle off of a ef hatch at my local junkyars