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Mar 16, 2014 | 05:10 PM

KleeNx11

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Help Broke ball joint

I broke the ball joint where the upper control arm meets (passenger front) Im dumped on coils with stock wheels. I need some advice on how to replace just the ball joint. any DIY?

Mar 16, 2014 | 05:45 PM

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When that happened to me, I actually installed SPC adjustable ball joints, since like you I'm slammed on coils with stock wheels. It'll help you during the alignment. They do have OE replacement ball joints though too, which will have to be pressed in.

Mar 17, 2014 | 12:25 PM

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Where could i buy a oem ball joint? I read somewhere that i have to replace the whole upper control arm? is that true

Mar 18, 2014 | 12:48 PM

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^Used to be true, but now there are companies making JUST the ball joint itself. Google my friend.

Mar 19, 2014 | 10:26 AM

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I bought one from Napa, I think it was right around $50. Was even able to press it in without removing the upper control arm.

Edit: I found the part number ATM SBT291

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...291_0307082492

Last edited by maddnotes; Mar 19, 2014 at 10:36 AM. Reason: Found part number