4gen balljoints

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:36 am

Hi guys. I need an advice please.

My current spec is:
Tein super street (max hard)
fully polibushed (red prothane bushes)
SPC +1.5 degree top balljoints
unknown lower balljoints
UltraRacing rollbar
Tanabe upper and lower strut bars
5 lugs conversion
Enkei TMW 16" rims

Twice a year I have to change rear lower balljoints. I've already tryied some ebay stuff as well as something bought from local shop. And again I can hear noises from suspension. It's not confirmed yet but I believe I will have to change bloody balljoints again.

Any recommendation please. So far I spend more £££ for labor then parts and I don't wanna come back to this after another six mths.

Post by **vanzep** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:15 am

not trying to be funny but are you not best getting Honda OEM balljoints? Ive not seen anything thats is better quality than them.

batkosio · Post by **batkosio** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:41 am

Honda TSB 99-039: Honda TSB for front lower ball joints for Preludes. This TSB was released along with a ball joint "kit" that includes two ball joints along with two axle nuts and a few cotter pins. This "kit" is very COST EFFECTIVE.
Part number: 04510-SL5-000

I bought the kit from USA, compatible with 4th and 5th generation. Didn`t put it yet though. I`m also with Tein SS, hardest setting.

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:46 am

honda doesn't sell them separatelly I'm affraid. Last time I asked I was told it's integral knuckle part and I need to buy whole lot for almost £400 eatch.

Batkosio how can I get them? Ebay or shop? Link would be handy. I'll buy them even if they front ones just in case

batkosio · Post by **batkosio** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:11 pm

I bought them from an USA dealer:
http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/oem- ... 10-SL5-000

This is a set of 2, you need 2 sets- 1 front and 1 rear.

I have bought parts for over $4000 from them, so they are reliable.
The catch is that you have to ship your order to an USA address, a friend for example, who will forward it to your address.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:21 pm

Looked on rockauto?

Post by **indigolemon** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:36 pm

The rear lower balljoints SHOULD be the same as the front assuming the arms etc are OEM. Just buy a set of front lowers from Honda for a 4G and you'll be golden.

batkosio · Post by **batkosio** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:41 pm

The front and the rear lower ball joints are the same, and they are interchangable between 4 and 5 gen.!
The upper front and rear ball joints are the same also on the 4 gen., interchangeable with the rear upper ball joints of the 5 gen. The front upper ball joints of the 5 gen. are different from the above, and also between ATTS and non-ATTS equipped cars.

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:44 pm

bolox I know nobody in states. But my local Honda dealer can have them for £71 so I just ordered them. Thanks guys. @batkosio +REP