Upper ball joint (88)
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Topic: Upper ball joint (88)
Posted By: DannyCanuck
Subject: Upper ball joint (88)
Date Posted: 26 October 2011 at 6:52pm
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As the title implies, the front-upper ball-joint on my 88 has about 1-2cm of play in and out when I grab the top of
the tire. Can this be fixed (tightened) or do I need to replace it? ------------- 88 duke, bog standard 
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 26 October 2011 at 10:47pm
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Ball joints are a replacement item. I know people absolutely adore the Rodney Dickman's, so that's a fairly safe bet. I also personally have had great success with the Moogs. Ultimately though, it's totally up to you. Just don't forget to get an alignment after. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: ARTIC-1
Date Posted: 27 October 2011 at 4:53pm
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If its in your budget,replace all 4.its an 88 an they are likely org.if that one is gone,the others arn't far be hind it.you don't need a lot of tools to do this job,best to get help from some one that has done this be for.heres a clue to if there org or not,if the balljoint is bolted,its a replacement an easy to change,if riveted then its stock and you just cut the rivets off to change it.lowers you just drive out with a hammer. good luck OH! don't just undo the nuts an bolts on the upper balljoint,thats could be danger us! theres a big spring there that loads that balljoint,look in to it be for trying this your self,cheers ------------- SNOW MAN 87-GT/AUTO-2.8_ WHITE 88-TTop/ Duke-2.5. RED |
Posted By: D_sensitized
Date Posted: 27 October 2011 at 9:49pm
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For the lowers, go to Canadian Tire and rent a ball joint separator if you don't already have one. Makes the job so much easier and it's free. ------------- -Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack |
Posted By: DannyCanuck
Date Posted: 28 October 2011 at 5:23pm
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If I need to ship them in I'll get all four. Do any of you
know if lordco has them? ------------- 88 duke, bog standard
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 28 October 2011 at 8:19pm
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Yes they do, they carry a Delco replacement brand and Moogs. Rodney Dickman's are an order-by-individual item which means they get shipped to your front door. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: DannyCanuck
Date Posted: 28 October 2011 at 9:12pm
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Actually, Lordco only sells the lower balls for the 88, so
I guess Rodney will get the money. ------------- 88 duke, bog standard
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