Spindles with lower ball joint?

[whitec]

I did a search on replacing these and most said there was no way to get around replacing them if you need that lower ball joint. Has any replacement aftermarket companies come out with a ball joint yet for this problem. I have a ripped boot on one side and figured I would change both of them while I had the car apart but not at almost $800 a side for the complete assembly

[Rambit]

I just made a post in this thread for what I think you're looking for - Sway bar bushings..

Bernie

[whitec]

Thanks ALOT Bernie. This site is great and you just saved me alot of cash! I just got one in and it is exactly the same except now it is greasable, pretty cheap too. With my discount through NAPA the ball joint cost $114.83 a side.

Here are a few pictures of the Moog K7469

[Rambit]

Originally Posted by whitec

Thanks ALOT Bernie. This site is great and you just saved me alot of cash! I just got one in and it is exactly the same except now it is greasable, pretty cheap too. With my discount through NAPA the ball joint cost $114.83 a side.

Here are a few pictures of the Moog K7469

Great to hear and a hell of a lot cheaper than $800!!!

Bernie

[duke_dallas]

Question . . . does this part fit at the end of the lower control arm or at the end of the tension strut? They both have what look like ball joints to me. The one at the end of my l. control arm appears to be torn.

Whitec, have you noticed any difference in your ride with this ball joint ripped? Trying to see if this may be what's causing a steering issue I have.

[duke_dallas]

Just looked under the car. Based on the picture I'm retty sure that fits on the l. control arm but please correct me if I'm wrong. THanks.

[joey]

Originally Posted by duke_dallas

Just looked under the car. Based on the picture I'm retty sure that fits on the l. control arm but please correct me if I'm wrong. THanks.

The ball joint is pressed into the knuckle and is bolted to the lower control arm.
The tension strut ball joint is part of the tension strut arm.
The ball joint has to be removed from the knuckle. Attached are the Service Manual instructions.

My seal boot had a tear and my dealer replaced the entire knuckle. I don't think any dealers follow the Service Manual and replace the ball joint. They just replace the entire knuckle which includes the ball joint.

[duke_dallas]

Thanks ^^^

[whitec]

I haven't noticed a ride difference because I replaced them on a car that was in an accident that I had never driven before.

[mikejones]

Originally Posted by joey

The ball joint is pressed into the knuckle and is bolted to the lower control arm.
The tension strut ball joint is part of the tension strut arm.
The ball joint has to be removed from the knuckle. Attached are the Service Manual instructions.

My seal boot had a tear and my dealer replaced the entire knuckle. I don't think any dealers follow the Service Manual and replace the ball joint. They just replace the entire knuckle which includes the ball joint.

Do you know if the ball joint on the right of the pic, the one that look greasy, can be change and if yes do you know where i can find this part?
thanks