Need help with suspension question
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Need help with suspension question
Hello all,
The joint in the attached pic (circled) is loose and I think just plain worn. What is this piece called (wishbone?), and is there a bushing in the joint or do I need a new part? Is it simple enough to change?
I noticed it just now when changing the front rotors (which you can see there nice and shiny - they are from R1Concepts, let's hope they are worth the money.)
Thanks
-Dean
96 LS400, 230K
The joint in the attached pic (circled) is loose and I think just plain worn. What is this piece called (wishbone?), and is there a bushing in the joint or do I need a new part? Is it simple enough to change?
I noticed it just now when changing the front rotors (which you can see there nice and shiny - they are from R1Concepts, let's hope they are worth the money.)
Thanks
-Dean
96 LS400, 230K
#2
The circled part is the upper ball joint. It is part of the upper control arm; the V-shaped part attatched to it. It cannot be changed separately; has to be done as the entire unit.
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Thank you both. I just ordered one (d/s, $130, there are a few to choose from on ebay).
Cheers,
-Dean
ps this one is pretty shot - is there some danger if this thing pops while driving or cornering?
Cheers,
-Dean
ps this one is pretty shot - is there some danger if this thing pops while driving or cornering?
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