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mossimo817
10-12-2004, 07:46 AM
The ball joint snapped on the rear control arm...how can I get that ball out to replace the unit. It's so rusted out that I can't tell if there's a pin there but it does not look like it. How does the original ball/joint fit in there, is it just tappered in? What's the easiest way of getting that thing out. Any suggestions would help...thanks!!!
accordlxi2.0
10-12-2004, 07:49 AM
the easist way is buying the arm.
it cost between 50-80 in chicago, it may run cheaper for you.
or you could go to the junk yard too . . . . .
mossimo817
10-12-2004, 08:13 AM
I still gotta get the ball joint out...
accordlxi2.0
10-12-2004, 08:27 AM
umm . . .
you mean the ball joint separated from the arm???
frankie89
10-12-2004, 10:26 AM
yup its better to just buy a new arm and if its that bad just replace every part thats messed up to prevent future headaches.. :cool:
keruhas184
10-12-2004, 10:40 AM
Shazzam: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7927527239
mossimo817
10-12-2004, 12:12 PM
I just got the ball joint out on the side that broke off now I'm trying to do the other side. I figure if the passenger side went out...the driver side will come sooner or later. It just sucks becuase I realize the nut is all stripped and I had to drill it out to get that ball out. I'm trying to do the other side now...maybe I'll even do the front if I have time...

Thanks for the e-bay sight...maybe I'll just get it now... :stupid:
possum
10-12-2004, 03:08 PM
Looks like a steal on a new rear upper control arm.

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=Accord&catcgry2=1988&catcgry3=4DR+LXI&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=REAR+KNUCKLE-BRAKE+DRUM
mossimo817
10-12-2004, 03:50 PM
Well I finally got them both out...did the driver side one too (just in case). Anyway, it was a bitch to take out...those nuts were just so rusted...used a lot of PB Blaster...I think I'm going to get the control arm on Ebay that keruhas184 sent out...what do you think about them? Pretty reliable?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7927527239
89AccordLX2dr
10-12-2004, 10:18 PM
If I didn't already replace mine, I'd buy it up. Looks like a good deal.
Blkblurr
10-13-2004, 07:28 AM
Mine broke a couple of years ago and it cost me $18 each for the control arm with ball joint. I did both sides at the same time. I bought mine at Advance Auto parts
possum
10-14-2004, 01:32 PM
wow 18 dollars, thats pretty cheap.

Given the cost, I might just replace mine pro-actively.
Blkblurr
10-14-2004, 03:04 PM
wow 18 dollars, thats pretty cheap.

Given the cost, I might just replace mine pro-actively.

It would be a good idea because if it breaks while you are driving it could cause a bad accident. When mine broke on the drivers side I was traveling at 70 mph. The tow bill was 85 dollars alone. When I looked at the ball joint, I could see the seal was broken and the ball was rusted. The other side was in good condition but I replaced it anyways. It was very easy.