boombastictiger Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi My car just failed its MOT...the nearside (front left), upper suspension arm has excessive play in the ball joint.. I just took it to my friends garage to see if its the case and it is....I have to replace the whole upper arm and ball joint...which my local toyota dealer quoted £200 for..as they come in one piece I will have to wait until November to get it fixed if thats the case.. Are there any alternatives? any aftermarket parts etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Sorry mate, but there's no alternative, you have to replace the whole arm. You could get one much cheaper from Nic but would have to wait 4-5 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Ring Steve Manley on 01865 291 300 for a better price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 yep. i'd go with Nic but if it's urgent phone Steve and he'll get you it much quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Thanks guys BTT, as said, the ball joint is an integral part of the arm and cannot be replaced separetely, so you will definitely need a new arm. I can supply the arm for the following price, order time Japan to HK would be 4-5 weeks, plus 5-7 days postage to UK. I have included the part number, so you can check out prices there also. If you need any more help please let me know. 48630-19025 Front Upper Arm - LH = £114 + £24 postage http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/9277/frontsuspensionepctd0.png cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 thx guys...im still a bit confused what to do...if I get the arm fitted within 9 days i can take it back to the same repair centre and have it pass the mot...if not i will have to pay for another mot again...ill give Steve a call to see how quick he can get the parts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Or ask Jezzy if he has a 2nd hand one from a scrapper? Might be worth seeing if he has a rear smashed MkIV in, to get you out of the shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 whos jezzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 whos jezzy? This chap: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?u=3944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Yo Guys Thank You So Much For Your Help....i Just Called Jezzy (qsd) And He Had The Part I Needed In Stock For £40 Wohoo....looks Like The Most Loyal Thing In My Life (supra) Will Be Back On The Road In No Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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