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dickytim
22-12-2008, 01:52 AM
Hi All,
I have to do my lower ball joints for the second time in 2 years and only 10,000km, does anyone know if there is an uprated or "heavy duty" version of these available, not that it is a hard job or all that expensive but it is an inconvenience that I don't really need in another 2 years time :)
Thanks.
bradc
22-12-2008, 02:46 AM
Did you get original mitsi ones or aftermarket ones?
dickytim
22-12-2008, 02:57 AM
hey Brad, they are aftermarket they were brought thru ripco
bradc
22-12-2008, 03:04 AM
hmm, I remember seeing some posts about the ones that camskill provide being poo as well.
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29046&highlight=camskill+arms
Infact searching for camskill arms brings up a few interesting results
william
22-12-2008, 03:15 AM
Richard, when I had mine replaced recently the guy at the suspension place said they only use genuine Mitsubishi arms because of quality problems with the other brands. So I guess it will work out cheaper in the long run to get the Mitsi ones, and have peace of mind too!
Kenneth
22-12-2008, 03:50 AM
How much do you want to spend getting some custom ones made up? :P
I am sure I could get you some rebuildable ones made up :) Thats what ill be doing when mine need doing anyway.
Personally I think its a design flaw, the ball joint should be around the other way so that the load is pressing the ball into the socket rather than pulling it apart.
Hi All,
I have to do my lower ball joints for the second time in 2 years and only 10,000km, does anyone know if there is an uprated or "heavy duty" version of these available, not that it is a hard job or all that expensive but it is an inconvenience that I don't really need in another 2 years time :)
Thanks.
dickytim
22-12-2008, 07:54 AM
it'll cost me around $200 to do all four, it is more that I hate failing warrants more than anything else.
I think I can do them in about an hour per side.
I have done them before.
dickytim
22-12-2008, 08:04 AM
Did you get original mitsi ones or aftermarket ones?
They were camalot branded.
Subaru ETA
22-12-2008, 09:36 AM
How much do you want to spend getting some custom ones made up? :P
I am sure I could get you some rebuildable ones made up :) Thats what ill be doing when mine need doing anyway.
Personally I think its a design flaw, the ball joint should be around the other way so that the load is pressing the ball into the socket rather than pulling it apart.
it deffo is a design flaw - thats why mitsi dont use that system anymore! Ford use the same setup on the Territory and they have the exact same problem with the ball joints
could we use other model ball joints? evo magna etc?
Kieran
22-12-2008, 10:34 AM
I wonder - Can you get replacements that have, or can you drill and tap a new balljoint to install a grease nipple? That might help?
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