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Mar 23, 2007 | 08:06 PM

92hondalude

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DIY Lower Ball Joint Change

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By: Nick Burden (92hondalude)

Modified by 92hondalude at 8:33 AM 1/7/2008

Modified by 92hondalude at 8:34 AM 1/7/2008

Modified by 92hondalude at 8:34 AM 1/7/2008

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Mar 23, 2007 | 08:17 PM

manbearpig

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Re: DIY Lower Ball Joint Change (92hondalude)

just the way a write up should be

Mar 23, 2007 | 08:23 PM

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Wow, nice write up, actually shows everything haha.. How much does a lower ball joint cost? Mine is pretty much cracked and deteroiating.

Mar 23, 2007 | 08:31 PM

92hondalude

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Re: (GraphiteMW)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GraphiteMW »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wow, nice write up, actually shows everything haha.. How much does a lower ball joint cost? Mine is pretty much cracked and deteroiating.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Mine was around $30 for both. I think i found a deal

Mar 23, 2007 | 08:33 PM

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Re: DIY Lower Ball Joint Change (joinerneal)

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Mar 23, 2007 | 08:55 PM

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Re: DIY Lower Ball Joint Change (ECX)

Where did you get your ball joint press? Or a part number?

Great write up

Mar 23, 2007 | 08:57 PM

92hondalude

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Re: DIY Lower Ball Joint Change (bb_one)

Advance.
Part # 648617

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Mar 23, 2007 | 09:01 PM

93sivtec

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I need to do this.....mine are shot.Did u notice a difference with the new ones?And yes where did u get the press?Thanks

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:05 PM

92hondalude

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Re: (93sivtec)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93sivtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I need to do this.....mine are shot.Did u notice a difference with the new ones?And yes where did u get the press?Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes it cleaned up the streeting alot. But as you can see mine were way overdue.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92hondalude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Advance.
Part # 648617</TD></TR></TABLE>

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:08 PM

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bb_one

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Re: DIY Lower Ball Joint Change (92hondalude)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92hondalude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Advance.
Part # 648617</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you!

This should be put in the FAQ's.

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:11 PM

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great write up. FAQ it

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:19 PM

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Re: (roller3804)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by roller3804 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">great write up. FAQ it</TD></TR></TABLE>

absolutely

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:23 PM

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92hondalude

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Re: (DfwBB6)

i just asked. Thanks Guys

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:25 PM

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bb_one

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Re: (DfwBB6)

For anyone looking for lower ball joints, these seem to be good alternative to OEM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD1V

Other memebers including myself have had good expriences with "bestsuspension/ World Suspension" before. I am not affiliated with them by any means.

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:26 PM

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92hondalude

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Re: (bb_one)

haha thats the ones i got

they are good.
only problem is the nut they give you is a 21mm instead of 19mm

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:37 PM

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Re: (92hondalude)

Is it the same thread/pitch though?

Mar 23, 2007 | 09:51 PM

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92hondalude

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Re: (bb_one)

not sure i didnt try the old nuts on the new ones. those old nuts were messed up anyway.

Mar 23, 2007 | 10:40 PM

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Belive it or not....mine are probally worse.

Mar 23, 2007 | 10:55 PM

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Re: DIY Lower Ball Joint Change (92hondalude)

Great write up.

What shocks are those, anyways?

Mar 23, 2007 | 11:02 PM

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93sivtec

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tokico hp it looks like

Mar 23, 2007 | 11:12 PM

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Re: (93sivtec)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93sivtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">tokico hp it looks like</TD></TR></TABLE>

You think so? I think those look like Bilsteins, not sure though.

Mar 24, 2007 | 05:23 AM

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Mar 24, 2007 | 09:15 AM

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I don't understand the necessity of removing the damper fork bolt and the strut bolt at the top?
I know on my 88 4WS all I have to do is unbolt the Upper Ball Joint from the UCA ( still leaving it attach ed to the spindle) and the outer tie-rod from the spindle and pop the lower ball joint and it gives you enough to take the spindle off.

Mar 24, 2007 | 10:02 AM

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Re: (Montx)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Montx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't understand the necessity of removing the damper fork bolt and the strut bolt at the top?
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If you don't, the pressure from the spring and shock will not allow you to pull the joint out from the control arm.