Any one replace their lower ball joints?
#331
I know this isn't really the place for it, but do you know where I can get some new OEM or OE (same spec) springs for the sedan? I found everything except the springs, all I can find anywhere is lowering springs or springs that are too far used.
Well I can get the OEM springs from infiniti, but its extremely expensive. I'm not interested in lowering the car either, I have enough problems with ground clearance as it is.
Well I can get the OEM springs from infiniti, but its extremely expensive. I'm not interested in lowering the car either, I have enough problems with ground clearance as it is.
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Scredeur4 (07-16-2015)
#332
Ok I'm thinking about doing this on my 05 G35. Noticed today my front tires have heavy wear on the inside of the tire.
I've done all the suspension components in the front except for the struts, the lower ball joints, The upper control arms (and all their bushings and that one small ball joint), and the sway bar links/bushings.
I'm pretty sure the cause of the wear is the lower ball joints because they are torn and old (after 200K miles this is expected..). I'm just not sure and dont want to spend a ton of cash right now since I now need new tires. It could also be the struts, but im not sure. Any ideas? I dont think the upper control arms or the sway bar links/bushings could cause that.
Thanks for the help if anyone knows for sure what's causing my issue (hopefully its this as it doesnt seem to hard to rent some equipement and change them)
I've done all the suspension components in the front except for the struts, the lower ball joints, The upper control arms (and all their bushings and that one small ball joint), and the sway bar links/bushings.
I'm pretty sure the cause of the wear is the lower ball joints because they are torn and old (after 200K miles this is expected..). I'm just not sure and dont want to spend a ton of cash right now since I now need new tires. It could also be the struts, but im not sure. Any ideas? I dont think the upper control arms or the sway bar links/bushings could cause that.
Thanks for the help if anyone knows for sure what's causing my issue (hopefully its this as it doesnt seem to hard to rent some equipement and change them)
#333
Just bought SPD ball joints off amazon... for $29.99 each..:
I received Pista brand parts from Auto Parts Express (SPD Parts on Amazon.com) which were packaged really poorly.. Zero packing material, balljoint bulging out the sides.
Anyhow.. I know SPD isn't a great brand name or anything, but did I get a "inferior part?"
pictures are attached and no where on the part itself lists the SPD or SPD's part number.
This is the manufacturer in Taiwan..
http://www.lii-chau.com.tw/Products/...il.php?ID=3665
I received Pista brand parts from Auto Parts Express (SPD Parts on Amazon.com) which were packaged really poorly.. Zero packing material, balljoint bulging out the sides.
Anyhow.. I know SPD isn't a great brand name or anything, but did I get a "inferior part?"
pictures are attached and no where on the part itself lists the SPD or SPD's part number.
This is the manufacturer in Taiwan..
http://www.lii-chau.com.tw/Products/...il.php?ID=3665
Last edited by joedaddy1; 08-01-2015 at 05:37 PM.
#334
Anyone have any updates on Ball Joints for 2005 G35 coupe? Mine have started making noises and I'm about to pull the trigger on these from Beck/arnley:
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=402&jpid=0
It says they're the correct ones so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't give me any problems.
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=402&jpid=0
It says they're the correct ones so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't give me any problems.
#335
Anyone have any updates on Ball Joints for 2005 G35 coupe? Mine have started making noises and I'm about to pull the trigger on these from Beck/arnley:
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=402&jpid=0
It says they're the correct ones so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't give me any problems.
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/mor...nid=402&jpid=0
It says they're the correct ones so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't give me any problems.
#336
#338
Experience. Making slow turns there is a creaking noise. For example pulling into driveways or turning in parking lots. It just started though so its not bad, when it gets to the point where even small adjustments while you drive make that noise and there is a knocking sound when you go over bumps then you need to replace ASAP.
#339
Experience. Making slow turns there is a creaking noise. For example pulling into driveways or turning in parking lots. It just started though so its not bad, when it gets to the point where even small adjustments while you drive make that noise and there is a knocking sound when you go over bumps then you need to replace ASAP.
#340
Experience with the G or cars in general? Cuz with the G, you're describing a very common compression rod bushing problem. Unless your knuckle ball joints are leaking, I wouldn't define them as the culprit automatically. I would suggest you look at your lower control arm bushings and comp rod bushings.
#341
Ya that would be great. So you installed the ball joint for the RWD into the control arm.
#342
#343
Ok wtf I just went to the mechanic and they checked ALL the joints, bushings, etc. Checked for play and they said everything is good, so they greased all the ball joints and my car is STILL making a creaking sound when I go up my driveway.
Anyone know what that creaking sound is?
Anyone know what that creaking sound is?
#344
I'll wait a day or two for the grease that was added to "settle in", if the sound is still there I'll have them check the caster angle. Thanks