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ball joints gone on wishbone

Post by Drax » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:34 am

can you replace the ball joints only? or is it a new wishbone jobbie?
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Post by Merlin » Wed Sep 21, 2016 9:36 am

You can get replacement balljoints but there is a risk that they don't fit properly. If you have the cash it is best to get a whole new upper arm, should be around £140 for the pair.
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Post by Drax » Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:00 am

Merlin wrote:You can get replacement balljoints but there is a risk that they don't fit properly. If you have the cash it is best to get a whole new upper arm, should be around £140 for the pair.
perfect, just what i needed thanks Merl!!
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Post by Merlin » Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:40 am

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Post by Drax » Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:43 am

do you want to pin this in the Special Offers & Recommendations section for future reference? good to know its there
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Post by Ludebob95 » Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:43 am

I got mine cheaper than that, Blueprint for £45each

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