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#1
10-17-2003, 03:01 PM
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replacing balljoints?
ok my car is in piss pore shape the previous owner trashed the crap out of it. i was thinking that it might be a good measure to replace the balljoints, and i suspect them for my steering allignments not lasting a full tank of gas.
i've heard of people replacing balljoints themselves on this forum, and wanted to know if anyone could offer any help in telling me what tools i need.
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I'm no street racer nor do want to be, my goal is a fun car... that leaves SUVs in the dust. current car: red 90-civic-STD-hb with dx trannie, ecu, shift knob, & rear seats. i hate my vynil seats. p.s. i am once again with computer, please forgive the one year leave of absence. 
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#3
10-17-2003, 04:24 PM
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don't have 250, askin about backyard mechanic methods.
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I'm no street racer nor do want to be, my goal is a fun car... that leaves SUVs in the dust. current car: red 90-civic-STD-hb with dx trannie, ecu, shift knob, & rear seats. i hate my vynil seats. p.s. i am once again with computer, please forgive the one year leave of absence.
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10-17-2003, 04:37 PM
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I would say the quickest easiest way is to go to a junkyard and pick up a sets of control arms with the ball joints on them for $20 it's cheaper and easier. Plus if you get new ball joints they will cost you $20 each. Save yourself some time and money! Plus the control arms should have better rubber then your control arms if the ball joints are shot.
Peace Bro
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#6
10-17-2003, 04:58 PM
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ball joints aren't shot, least not all i don't think, shop charges around 100 per balljoint.
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I'm no street racer nor do want to be, my goal is a fun car... that leaves SUVs in the dust. current car: red 90-civic-STD-hb with dx trannie, ecu, shift knob, & rear seats. i hate my vynil seats. p.s. i am once again with computer, please forgive the one year leave of absence.
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#7
10-17-2003, 05:14 PM
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ok well if they are ok don't mess with them just get a wheel alignment is the car lowered? If you get a wheel alignment get 1/16th toe-in on the front. And 1/16th toe-out on the rear. That should takecare of things and it will handle like a dream.
Peace Bro
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#8
10-18-2003, 06:16 PM
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how about this anyone know if i can rent the balljoint press?
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I'm no street racer nor do want to be, my goal is a fun car... that leaves SUVs in the dust. current car: red 90-civic-STD-hb with dx trannie, ecu, shift knob, & rear seats. i hate my vynil seats. p.s. i am once again with computer, please forgive the one year leave of absence.
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#9
10-19-2003, 03:00 AM
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Re: replacing balljoints?
Yes you could rent a press
Do not bother with junkyard control arms unless you 100% sure they are good. You may end up throwing more money due to the junkyard parts.
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#10
10-19-2003, 11:24 PM
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soo are they fairly simple to operate and how much do they rent for? i'de love to do my balljoints myself.
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I'm no street racer nor do want to be, my goal is a fun car... that leaves SUVs in the dust. current car: red 90-civic-STD-hb with dx trannie, ecu, shift knob, & rear seats. i hate my vynil seats. p.s. i am once again with computer, please forgive the one year leave of absence.
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#11
10-20-2003, 01:53 AM
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Re: replacing balljoints?
It depends on which type of press it is, some are a pain in the ass to line everything up(you need like 5 hands) You can even do it with a large vice & socket. You could also bring your knuckles & UCA's to an autoparts store that will press them for a slight fee. If you purchase UCA, they come with new joints.
Oh yea, I have no idea how much a rental fee would be, our wall mount press/puller was $2,000 or something.
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#12
10-21-2003, 10:36 PM
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well, thanx for your help i'll ask around w/ the local part stores i know autozone rents a crapload of stuff, such as job pullers. we'll see.
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I'm no street racer nor do want to be, my goal is a fun car... that leaves SUVs in the dust. current car: red 90-civic-STD-hb with dx trannie, ecu, shift knob, & rear seats. i hate my vynil seats. p.s. i am once again with computer, please forgive the one year leave of absence.
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