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RaceCity_USA · 07-22-2004, 12:45 PM

Anyone have any idea where I can get a set for my 97 Prelude VTEC, other than the dealer?

Thanks,
Dave

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Speedra500 · 07-22-2004, 05:30 PM

the junkyard? btw all 97 preludes are vtec

miolude · 07-27-2004, 08:21 PM

i just replaced mine on my '96 (i tore them up upgrading my suspension). i bought universal replacements from Help! products at the local Murrays. however, you will need to measure the diameter of the b/j shaft. you'll have to separate them to do this or you can be sneaky and order a new ball joint assembly and measure the shaft (sneaky but not immoral, it didnt cost them any money-it helps to have a friend that works there!)
i would also completely remove all of the grease currently on the b/j, clean it up and re-grease, to be sure you don't have any dirt in there. also, be sure the new boots fit snugly. if not, they'll allow dirt and debris to contaminate the grease, thus destroying the ball joints (but you probably know this, hence your question!).
hope this helps you.

satan_srv · 07-27-2004, 08:30 PM

Isn't this a Recall?

LowFlyin' · 07-27-2004, 09:20 PM

I just replaced all of the bj boots on the front of my '01. I bought them from http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com .

satan_srv · 07-28-2004, 03:34 AM

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/972443AR.html

see it is a recall, why pay yourself when it's free

pentaq · 07-28-2004, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satan_srv

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/972443AR.html

see it is a recall, why pay yourself when it's free

Right. It's a worldwide recall...
BTW Legend ones fit also.

RaceCity_USA · 07-28-2004, 08:29 AM

Thanks for all the helpful info...www.hondaautomotiveparts.com is just the kind of site I was looking for. My Prelude is a base model and the recall applies to the SH model, but thanks for the info...actually I bought a totaled Prelude for the drive train and suspension, so I don't have anything to drive to the dealer for a recall claim

I'm building a mid-engine RWD 94 Integra with the H22A4 and suspension with 97 Prelude knuckles on the front for 5 lugs at all 4 corners. I plan to start a thread here with pics of the project. Any suggestion on where to start the thread?

Thanks Again!
Dave Dunn

07-22-2004, 05:30 PM	#2
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07-27-2004, 08:21 PM	#3
miolude Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canton, mi, us Posts: 2	Re: Front lower ball joint boots (RaceCity_USA) i just replaced mine on my '96 (i tore them up upgrading my suspension). i bought universal replacements from Help! products at the local Murrays. however, you will need to measure the diameter of the b/j shaft. you'll have to separate them to do this or you can be sneaky and order a new ball joint assembly and measure the shaft (sneaky but not immoral, it didnt cost them any money-it helps to have a friend that works there!) i would also completely remove all of the grease currently on the b/j, clean it up and re-grease, to be sure you don't have any dirt in there. also, be sure the new boots fit snugly. if not, they'll allow dirt and debris to contaminate the grease, thus destroying the ball joints (but you probably know this, hence your question!). hope this helps you.

07-27-2004, 08:30 PM	#4
satan_srv Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Queen West Posts: 8,113	Re: Front lower ball joint boots (miolude) Isn't this a Recall? __________________ Joel 94 Supra Twin Turbo HT

07-27-2004, 09:20 PM	#5
LowFlyin' Junior Member 1991 Honda Civic My Garage Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OKC, OK, USA Posts: 587	I just replaced all of the bj boots on the front of my '01. I bought them from http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com . __________________ Chris 1991 CRX SiR (SCCA Solo II: E-Modified) 1991 Civic Wagon RT4WD

07-28-2004, 03:34 AM	#6
satan_srv Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Queen West Posts: 8,113	Re: (LowFlyin') http://www.alldata.com/TSB/24/972443AR.html see it is a recall, why pay yourself when it's free __________________ Joel 94 Supra Twin Turbo HT

07-28-2004, 08:29 AM	#8
RaceCity_USA Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Burgaw, NC, USA Posts: 846	Re: (LowFlyin') Thanks for all the helpful info...www.hondaautomotiveparts.com is just the kind of site I was looking for. My Prelude is a base model and the recall applies to the SH model, but thanks for the info...actually I bought a totaled Prelude for the drive train and suspension, so I don't have anything to drive to the dealer for a recall claim I'm building a mid-engine RWD 94 Integra with the H22A4 and suspension with 97 Prelude knuckles on the front for 5 lugs at all 4 corners. I plan to start a thread here with pics of the project. Any suggestion on where to start the thread? Thanks Again! Dave Dunn

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