Lower Ball Joint boot
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Lower Ball Joint boot I think I damaged my LBJ boot on one side removing my LT1 spindles for an LS1 brake swap. The ball joint seems pretty firm. I almost have to use two hands to move it.n Can I replace/fix the boot with the BJ on the car? Do I look okay to just go ahead and throw on the new spindles? Or should I be pulling the LCA and taking it to a shop to have a new ball joint pressed in? Car is a '97 SS with 157k miles
As I read your post, I was first going to suggest an Energy Suspension boot. Then I got to the part where you said, "157K miles". After hearing that, I strongly suggest a new b/j....
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I was able to get the LCA off so I guess I'm going to go ahead and do LBJs. I've heard mixed things about Moog, any suggestions? I was just going to get delco at rock auto but figured I'd ask.
Should I be replacing the UBJ as well at this time or am I okay if it feels stiff and isn't leaking. The wheels had no play (while in air) before I removed them. I'd like to save $$$ if possible as other aspects of the winter project are starting to nickel and dime.
Should I be replacing the UBJ as well at this time or am I okay if it feels stiff and isn't leaking. The wheels had no play (while in air) before I removed them. I'd like to save $$$ if possible as other aspects of the winter project are starting to nickel and dime.
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I don't want to look at my receipts.
Here's a tip, if you're using a b/j press on the lower b/j's. Leave the LCA bolted to the car, that way you're not fighting to keep the LCA from dancing all over the place as you're tightening up the press....
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You can get a factory complete upper control arm with bushings and ball joint for about 40 bucks but not a lower that I can find.
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...brand=mevotech
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...brand=mevotech
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You can get a factory complete upper control arm with bushings and ball joint for about 40 bucks but not a lower that I can find.
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...brand=mevotech
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...brand=mevotech
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I wouldn't put Mevotech stuff on any car I cared about.
Moog joints are usually pretty good. But just a heads up, they make them slightly oversized to fit tightly in arms with worn holes which means they can be quite a bear to get pressed back in. I froze the joint and heated up the arm to help it go together a slight bit easier.
Moog joints are usually pretty good. But just a heads up, they make them slightly oversized to fit tightly in arms with worn holes which means they can be quite a bear to get pressed back in. I froze the joint and heated up the arm to help it go together a slight bit easier.
