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Thread: Control Arms - Can't you just press new ball joints in?

  1. 11-12-2006, 08:25 PM #1
    stilljester
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    Default Control Arms - Can't you just press new ball joints in?

    Why do you have to replace the whole arm?
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  2. 11-12-2006, 08:36 PM #2
    Blitzkrieg Bob
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    Default Yup, Ball joint components

    Are sealed into the knuckle and cannot be replaced.

    The bushing can be pressed out and replaced.


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  3. 11-12-2006, 09:20 PM #3
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    Seems like a rip off replacing the arm everytime. No ones coming up with a kit?
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    Default Ball joints seem to last

    longer than the bushings.

    Most owners buy the Lemforder arms the out last the others 2x+


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  5. 11-12-2006, 10:38 PM #5
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    Bav auto as an arm where you can press out the ball joint. I can't remember if it works for the e34. But I'm positive its 3 series.
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  6. 11-12-2006, 10:47 PM #6
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    I believe its for the E36
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