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A17Z · 02-28-2004, 09:10 PM

is it possible to replace the rear lower ball joint on the lower control arm? or i'm i better off buying the whole arm with a good ball joint? i read that it couldn't be replaced but wanted to confirm.

Kid Zelda · 02-29-2004, 12:27 AM

You need to replace the whole unit

Rear lower control arm ball joints cannot be replaced

ultraprince · 02-29-2004, 01:57 PM

yes this is true. both of mine are leaking do to a cheapa55 ball joint remover i was using. it ripped both boots. i need to get new janks. i got quoted 240 for both at the dealership. i should have jumped on that deal.

A17Z · 03-02-2004, 10:40 PM

thanks guys. Z32s share the same rear lower control arm, right?

02-28-2004, 09:10 PM	#1
A17Z Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA, CA Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rear ball joint leaking is it possible to replace the rear lower ball joint on the lower control arm? or i'm i better off buying the whole arm with a good ball joint? i read that it couldn't be replaced but wanted to confirm.

02-29-2004, 01:57 PM	#3
ultraprince I like APC Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 28 Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes this is true. both of mine are leaking do to a cheapa55 ball joint remover i was using. it ripped both boots. i need to get new janks. i got quoted 240 for both at the dealership. i should have jumped on that deal. __________________ APC OWNZ ME!!!

02-29-2004, 12:27 AM	#2
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You need to replace the whole unit Rear lower control arm ball joints cannot be replaced

03-02-2004, 10:40 PM	#4
A17Z Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: LA, CA Posts: 142 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks guys. Z32s share the same rear lower control arm, right?