Aftermarket or OEM for control arms and ball joints?
10-07-2011, 09:40 PM
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Aftermarket or OEM for control arms and ball joints?
02 RL has a lot of play and looking to replace the control arms and ball joints.
Not sure where to buy the parts from though. Any suggestions?
Ball Joints
Upper control arms
Timing belt /water pump
Rear rotors
Clean out EGR
Not sure where to buy the parts from though. Any suggestions?
Ball Joints
Upper control arms
Timing belt /water pump
Rear rotors
Clean out EGR
10-08-2011, 12:21 AM
#2
Racer
10-10-2011, 05:18 PM
#3
Crazy Acura,
If you wish to stick with OEM replacement parts, then I'd recommend checking out acurapartseast.com. I've ordered a few parts from them in the past and have had pleasant shopping experiences. The parts are pretty cheap there, too
However, if you wish to go down the after market route then I would suggest hitting up eBay. Personally, I prefer to use exclusively OEM parts for more intricate and/or pivotal replacement parts such as suspension components, oxygen sensors, water pumps, etc. On the other hand, I end up buying after market replacements when it comes to cheaper, more elementary parts such as oil filters. My rationale behind this is that even if something goes wrong with the part, the initial investment wasn't too steep so I wouldn't be too far in the hole
If you wish to stick with OEM replacement parts, then I'd recommend checking out acurapartseast.com. I've ordered a few parts from them in the past and have had pleasant shopping experiences. The parts are pretty cheap there, too
However, if you wish to go down the after market route then I would suggest hitting up eBay. Personally, I prefer to use exclusively OEM parts for more intricate and/or pivotal replacement parts such as suspension components, oxygen sensors, water pumps, etc. On the other hand, I end up buying after market replacements when it comes to cheaper, more elementary parts such as oil filters. My rationale behind this is that even if something goes wrong with the part, the initial investment wasn't too steep so I wouldn't be too far in the hole
10-13-2011, 11:02 AM
#4
Three Wheelin'
02 RL has a lot of play and looking to replace the control arms and ball joints.
Not sure where to buy the parts from though. Any suggestions?
Ball Joints --- Lower Ball Joint Kit (#04510-SZ3-000); you get 2 for cheap; if you call Acura, they'll tell you that you can't just buy the ball joints and need to buy the whole knuckle. Check www.parts.com; they got the cheapest price! Rent a press and save!
Upper control arms -- Buy a pair of OEM camber bolt kit (don't remember the part number) and buy a pair of Moog ball joints; easy to replace and Moog comes with lifetime warranty. Again, use a press to do the ball joints; camber bolts are simply unscrewing it and put in new ones. Comes out cheaper than buying the whole arm.
Timing belt /water pump -- OEM only; I don't trust anything else
Rear rotors -- Aftermarket (whatever brands you prefer); serves the same purpose
Clean out EGR -- Valve is easy to do; pipe is harder due to tight area when taking out
Not sure where to buy the parts from though. Any suggestions?
Ball Joints --- Lower Ball Joint Kit (#04510-SZ3-000); you get 2 for cheap; if you call Acura, they'll tell you that you can't just buy the ball joints and need to buy the whole knuckle. Check www.parts.com; they got the cheapest price! Rent a press and save!
Upper control arms -- Buy a pair of OEM camber bolt kit (don't remember the part number) and buy a pair of Moog ball joints; easy to replace and Moog comes with lifetime warranty. Again, use a press to do the ball joints; camber bolts are simply unscrewing it and put in new ones. Comes out cheaper than buying the whole arm.
Timing belt /water pump -- OEM only; I don't trust anything else
Rear rotors -- Aftermarket (whatever brands you prefer); serves the same purpose
Clean out EGR
-- Valve is easy to do; pipe is harder due to tight area when taking out
10-13-2011, 11:25 AM
#5
Three Wheelin'
^^ Just located the part number for the front camber bolts: #51010-SZ3-000
you'll need 2 of them for both sides.
Again, I order all my parts from http://www.parts.com; they have the cheapest prices around. If you have any questions, call 407-585-3939. That's the direct number to the Acura department from parts.com!
you'll need 2 of them for both sides.
Again, I order all my parts from http://www.parts.com; they have the cheapest prices around. If you have any questions, call 407-585-3939. That's the direct number to the Acura department from parts.com!
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