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Old May 4, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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I replaced the lower control arm on the front driver side just over a year ago, with a OEM GM replacement (bad ball joint)

Just had a service done and the ball joint is bad again!!??
Its just a weekend car and seen no sideways action, so what's causing this?
Any surgestions on what I should replace it with this time around?
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Old May 4, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Is your car lowered(improper geometry)?
You can just buy the lower ball joint and press it in. Much cheaper now that you have your old one to press it on.
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When was your last alignment?
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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Hi,

Thanks for your replys.

The car is not lowered.
I have never had an alignment, I guess you mean wheels, the lca was a b!%&! to fit, nothing lined up well, BFH and wrecking bar was used to fit it. (Had a minor prang in the past).
We also noticed the wheels weren't centered in the wheel arch.
I guess I need an alignment??

Good to know I can replace just the joint, as shipping heavy parts to the UK can be pricey.
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