i remember about 2 years ago a mechanic said mine needed to be replaced but i brushed it off since i didnt have the money. I was wondering what purpose they serve and what happens when they go bad? ive heard it can be terrible when they go out. also what are some estimates on getting them replaced?
CAI, DC Header/Strut Bar, Pacesetter Exhaust, NGK Wires/Iridium Plugs, Accel SS Coil, Neuspeed Springs/Tokico Struts, SE-i Alloy Rims/Cupholder/Armrest, Reverse Glow Gauges, H4's, Clear Corners/Bumper Lenses
SOLD $500 Apr 2007
they are the pivot point and connection of the lower arm to the hub. so, if it actually seperated when you were driving you would be in a world of pain.
ball joints themselves cost $30-50. i don't know how much it would be for someone to install them. if you have time i would recommend buying the ball joints yourself and then removing your hubs and take them to a machine shop to have them installed. you could get new wheel bearings pressed in too while you're at it.
Originally Posted by Justanothermike
my A20 is not SLOW. ur A20 is slow.
ball joints can be a pain in the ass to do, but ive usually pounded them out with a 5lb hammer or air chisel, then tapped em back in, no press. When they go bad its usually catastrophic if they fail, the wheel will slam right back into the wheelwell and lock up the tire and youl lose control of the car, seen it happen a few times. Get it changed before it fails
429whp 362wtq A20 TURBO. A20T>*
yikes! and i take road trips often....guess i should put my springs/struts on the back burner for now. Id hate to see my baby in that much trouble
CAI, DC Header/Strut Bar, Pacesetter Exhaust, NGK Wires/Iridium Plugs, Accel SS Coil, Neuspeed Springs/Tokico Struts, SE-i Alloy Rims/Cupholder/Armrest, Reverse Glow Gauges, H4's, Clear Corners/Bumper Lenses
SOLD $500 Apr 2007
yah you can do em yourself, with a big hammer to get them in and out...
but if they go bad they start squeaking like hell... and if they go OUT, shid you're gonna be in total loss, your front end will be uncontrollable.
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