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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
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26th Aug 07 at 00:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
easy to replace? two bolts connecting it to the lower suspension arm but what connects it to the hub flange? is it worth changing the arm also?
SportBoy
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26th Aug 07 at 09:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
pinch bolth in the hub and the 2 on the arm if you buy an arm it doesnt normally come with the ball joint on. but you can if you want as there not expensive
DAZ1985
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26th Aug 07 at 09:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Depends if it need changing really, could just change it for peice of mind
Kurt
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26th Aug 07 at 09:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thanks guys
Kurt
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27th Aug 07 at 13:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
replaced it earlier and my car drives straight again pain in the arse to do though, had to remove the arm and roll bar to get one of the nuts out, then to get it all back the suspension strut had to come out aswell. but its all done and driveable again

now to get a new wing etc
Schlumpfy
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27th Aug 07 at 16:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You're rescuing the car then?
Kurt
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27th Aug 07 at 16:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah my "mate told me the chassis was bent but people at work were like as if, so got it on the ramp he said the ball joint was bent, replaced it and hey presto
Schlumpfy
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27th Aug 07 at 16:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sound It's one of my fave cars on here.
Kurt
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27th Aug 07 at 19:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
lol thanks Schlumpfy

 
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