Guest last light bulb Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Hi, i was just wondering, if the ball joints can be replaced on the supra A arms? i was wondering in the event of them needing replacement wether...they can just be replaced like on other cars? or wether we could fit another models ball joints? idea? i was wondering wether a Hi-lucs.....ball joint replacement could be fitted? i had ideas and was just thinking......im sure if we could get the old ones out, we could use a press after warming the A arm a little to expand it, push in a new ball joint then cool it, so the shrinking grips the ball joint new. This would help to keep all those waisted A arms!!! alive with there cars? Anybody thought or has done this...many thanks Edited May 25, 2013 by last light bulb (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Or you could just buy a new arm, chances are the bushes will be toast as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hi, i was just wondering, if the ball joints can be replaced on the supra A arms? i was wondering in the event of them needing replacement wether...they can just be replaced like on other cars? or wether we could fit another models ball joints? idea? i was wondering wether a Hi-lucs.....ball joint replacement could be fitted? i had ideas and was just thinking......im sure if we could get the old ones out, we could use a press after warming the A arm a little to expand it, push in a new ball joint then cool it, so the shrinking grips the ball joint new. This would help to keep all the ball joints alive with there cars? Anybody thought or has done this...many thanks No, doubt it can be done. They most likely have nylon type inserts, which on yours will probably be already worn and will just melt with heat. I have a 96 facelift front passenger arm with knackered balljoint and perfectly good bushes here came of a 60k miles car. Balljoint failed due to a torn dust boot. Yours for postage or free if collected if you want to experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Best price I found for front lower arms is £165+VAT from TCB Parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The ball joint covers can be replaced but i'm pretty sure the ball joints are a no go. To be honest if there not designed to be changed bite the bullet and buy new arms as its just not worth it in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest last light bulb Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) I did look on and found companys who make ball joints ..but they only make in batches.......so big outlay..think batches of 100.....is there lowest you can order...they do all kinds of vehicles ball joints!!!!!....we could all chip in and buy a batch!1 then take 8 each.....? idea...need to find one that fits though...just ideas..........Hey come back..why are you all running away screaming??????????????????....we just gota do a bit of engineering guys bit of ekky thump..could say for a fast car is it worth it...but we change BMW balljoints and they do fast speeds? so i dont see the problem in replaceing them? Edited May 25, 2013 by last light bulb (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest last light bulb Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 ive replaced quite a few ball joints (on a range of cars)...and in doing so...this is why id just thought id mention this thought...that was flying about in my head.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest last light bulb Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 i know id rather spend 40 gbp on a ball joint then pay alot for a compleate arm? wouldnt you? just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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