Any one replace their lower ball joints?

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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I did a little more investigating.

I have lower control arms from 05+

thats why. I just found a washer that fits perfectly inside the recess of the control arm and I was able to tighten and torque

problem solved!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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question: is there a specific brand,seller,store, that i should buy the ball joints from? i have a 2003 G sedan.mine needs to be replaced asap
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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question: is there a specific brand,seller,store, that i should buy the ball joints from? i have a 2003 G sedan.mine needs to be replaced asap
these are the ones i bought from ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-FRO...item4a9e4519f0

also found these :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-I...item3f06b5ddcb
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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OK, I am having the same issue as many others on this thread so i hope someone can help me out. I took a pic of the one i am having problems with. I just finished R2 my Drivers side shock and when i put it back together, this is what I noticed. I had grease coming out of one of the ball joints. I'm not sure if I did this, or if it did it just from being worn. Can someone tell me which joint this is and possibly where to purchase a replacement. The local auto store doesn't seem to have it in stock....If this is the lower Ball Joint. Thanks everyone.

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/...rBallJoint.jpg
 

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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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OK, I am having the same issue as many others on this thread so i hope someone can help me out. I took a pic of the one i am having problems with. I just finished R2 my Drivers side shock and when i put it back together, this is what I noticed. I had grease coming out of one of the ball joints. I'm not sure if I did this, or if it did it just from being worn. Can someone tell me which joint this is and possibly where to purchase a replacement. The local auto store doesn't seem to have it in stock....If this is the lower Ball Joint. Thanks everyone.

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/...rBallJoint.jpg
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Thanks blAk mAx. Will these work for the Ball Joints in the Spindle as well? I am told I have to purchase the whole spindle for this particular joint.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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These are the ones that replace the balljoint at the bottom of the spindle
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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FYI: Megan Racing has some Front Roll Center Adjusters / Front Lower Ball Joints for sale on eBay for 1/3 the price of Moonface units.

They are worth a shot if you cannot find quality OEM replacement and do not want to spend $500 for Moonface ones.

There is only one adjustment, unlike the Moonface that comes with two adjustments. The Megan Racing ones are good for drop 1" or over.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...item2c574a9d70
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Are these for a G35 Coupe or Sedan or will they work for both? Just making sure
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Bump. Can anyone tell me for sure? I have been going through the thread to see if anyone has mentioned both, but all I have seen are coupes replacing with this part. Thanks
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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it depends on the year, not whether its a coupe or sedan. check which part number control arms you have and then come back to us
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:36 PM
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So then where would I find one that fits 05+?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by blAk mAx
these are the ones i bought from ebay:

also found these :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-I...item3f06b5ddcb
I saw these as well. They work well? Bc i read his reviews and some of them werent good and i dont want to spend money on a part and then they give out bc he sold some crappy part
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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where are the reviews?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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just ordered two off eBay for $60 bucks, as long as they last over 30k miles ill be happy lol
 
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