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Old 03-23-2007, 08:06 PM
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just the way a write up should be
Old 03-23-2007, 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.
Old 03-23-2007, 08:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GraphiteMW &raquo;</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
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by joinerneal &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just the way a write up should be </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Where did you get your ball joint press? Or a part number?

Great write up
Old 03-23-2007, 08:57 PM
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Advance.
Part # 648617
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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
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93sivtec &raquo;</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 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Advance.
Part # 648617</TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92hondalude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Advance.
Part # 648617</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you!

This should be put in the FAQ's.
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great write up. FAQ it
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by roller3804 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">great write up. FAQ it</TD></TR></TABLE>

absolutely
Old 03-23-2007, 09:23 PM
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i just asked. Thanks Guys
Old 03-23-2007, 09:25 PM
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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.
Old 03-23-2007, 09:26 PM
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haha thats the ones i got
they are good.
only problem is the nut they give you is a 21mm instead of 19mm
Old 03-23-2007, 09:37 PM
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Is it the same thread/pitch though?
Old 03-23-2007, 09:51 PM
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not sure i didnt try the old nuts on the new ones. those old nuts were messed up anyway.
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Belive it or not....mine are probally worse.
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Great write up. What shocks are those, anyways?
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tokico hp it looks like
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93sivtec &raquo;</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.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93sivtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">tokico hp it looks like</TD></TR></TABLE>
correct.

i want to upgrade to tokico illumina
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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.
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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.
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Well I do it all the time the way I stated and it works, so I guess what ever you gotta do, you have to do!


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