Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Different upper ball joints (control arms) ok?

  1. #1
    DX User
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Vehicle
    1989 Honda Accord DX-carb, 87 Accord LX (parts)
    Location
    Arkansas/Oklahoma state line
    Posts
    6

    Different upper ball joints (control arms) ok?

    I've been browsing this board for several months now and found plenty of help, but this time I need to post:

    I bought a pair of front upper control arms online. The pair I got has a different-looking ball joint on either arm. One has a little black boot and a raised spot on top, and the other one has a larger dome-shaped blue boot and is flush with the arm on top. It also looks like the blue one is a little longer.
    I'm guessing that they're the same part and came from different suppliers/manufacturers, but don't know. Would it cause a problem to use those, or should they match?

    Jeremy



  2. #2
    2.0Si User
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Vehicle
    1988 Accord DX
    Location
    SEMO
    Posts
    3,510

    Re: Different upper ball joints (control arms) ok?

    I wouldn't worry about the boot, but worry about if the ball joint seats down in the spindle properly.

    Edit- Sounds like you said, just a manufacture difference. It shouldn't be nothing to worry about, a ball joint boot is just to keep grease in.
    Last edited by 88Accord-DX; 03-03-2006 at 11:58 PM.
    .

Similar Threads

  1. How To: Changing upper control arms/Install Prelude or aftermarket arms
    By snoopyloopy in forum Classic Honda Pics & Videos
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 12-20-2006, 09:59 PM
  2. [Suspension, Wheels, Tires & Brakes] How To: Changing upper control arms/Install Prelude or aftermarket arms
    By Vinny in forum How To
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 12-20-2006, 07:11 PM
  3. Prelude Upper Control Arms and Ball Joints Mod
    By harridig in forum Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 04-18-2006, 11:37 AM
  4. upper ball joints
    By rideredorgohome in forum Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 07-20-2003, 05:52 PM
  5. Upper Ball Joints
    By Chris86Lxi in forum Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 09-03-2002, 08:23 PM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink