Rear UCA Replacement?

[gyates93]

Hey guys.
One of the ball joints in a rear upper control arm on my 89 is getting worn. First of all, how long can I get away with not replacing this? As well, what's the normal price for a control arm and an I missing something? All of the local shops want over 100 dollars for the arm and ball joint, but rock auto lists a Moog unit for around 30? If that's what the car actually needs, I'll replace both for less than the cost of one locally..

[nswst8]

You an rear upper control arm with the balljoint. Specialty product company make a nice heavy duty adjustable unit.

[elpuma]

Change it asap unless you want it to give out while your driving. Then you'll have to pay extra to get it towed home. Happened to me when i was an hour and a half away from home going 70mph on the freeway.

[Keachman1]

If it is loose, replace it now before it pops out. It happened to me while driving when I hit a bump in the road. The wheel will collapse inside the wheel well and lock up. I replaced mine with a Moog joint. Easy 30 minute job.

[Dr_Snooz]

x3. Replace it post haste. It will be significant damage and expense if it lets go. We have members on here who have had them give out without any warning.

[Rendon LX-i]

there is CALLED a search a BUTTON! use it fool. I dont understand. Thats how i learned. IS it that hard? GOOGLE THAT SHIT. it applies to all cars. (nodding head)

[DBMaster]

You'll want to spring for the extra money to buy Moog or TRW. Both are made by 3-5, the OEM maker for Honda. I went cheap the first time and the ball joints had play in a mere two years. You'll pay half as much for the cheap ones and they last less than one-fifth as long.

[import racer]

I just put a front lower ball joint in mine and they wan't 80 bucks for the lifetime one so I got the certified one for 27.When I went to put it in it was stamp 555 so I guess I didn't have to pay 80 to get a good one.I got it at Canadian Tire.

[gyates93]

Just ordered two new MOOG control arms with ball joints from Rock Auto, came to a total of 112 dollars shipped, the same price Canadian tire wanted for one. I'll stick the things on there when they come but the car will probably see a few kilometres before that happens.

[Dr_Snooz]

Be sure to light some candles to Saint Christopher.