bigwerm187

Well on Thursday nite i was on my way to my auto body class an half way there i started to here a grinding noise i slow down an take it easy from then on. i get to class an i took my car apart therefore finding out that my passenger side lower ball joint is shot. the ball joint dropped from the socket but didnt break off therefore the the bolt was grinding against my rim.

My problem is now were do i get a new ball joint from any ideas.???

I tryed the 94-97 accord joint an the shaft wit the thread is way to skinny so that wasnt gunna work so i returned it.

Then when i started to ask arround they said i have to buy the whole knuckle with the ball joint on it honda, car quest an napa said that. i dont bother with o rellies or autozone cuz they never have anything anyways lol the guy at honda said it will be hard to find that bottom ball joint but i can still get it.

So any ideas on were i can get a bottom ball joint for my 2.5..??? i really need my car soon am a man down with then the TL right now not kewl

I apricate the help

DAiNiUS

PM sent.

9632tl

Naps sells one for the 3.2, Idk about the 2.5

9632tl

NAPA, oops

TexasHonda

Lower BJ is replaceable. It can be done w/ special installation tool that most auto parts stores have (AZ, O'Riellys). I managed to install a new BJ in my 2.5TL w/o too many problems.

Readily available, but OEM is probably higher quality.

good luck

Whitey_1997TL

I am actually looking for the same part and may have possibly found one from rockauto.com the part # is 1015546. I'm going to try it when I replace my wheel bearing and cv axles.

bigwerm187

Thanx for the help u guys u guys are awsome

Now while am doin the ball joint stuff my uppers arnt broken but should be replaced any one noe were to get the uppers just the ball joint not the whole thing..??? or will the rear upper ball joints also fit in the upper front.????

main70072

I don't think the rears are interchangeable with the fronts. What about adjustable camber kits... just something to think about if you are planning on lowering your car in the future.

bigwerm187

yeah i had that in mind but this ball joint issue caught me at the wrong time lol an i need my car right now so yeah plus am putting teins an thats not happening for a while lol

bigwerm187

Got my TL fixed lol.. thanx guys lol

nishi

mine broke too but it damaged my fender any advice?

Whitey_1997TL

The part from rockauto fit my car. Pretty easy install.

bigwerm187

Yea the rock auto one fit right in... Its an easy job only if u have worked on cars before.. if u havent then it will be a pain.... Let me know if u need any help

praxis83

Glad you got yours fixed. I was looking around for info for mines since I'm in the same boat and found this. http://www.allworldauto.com/recalls/...all_15181.html Statute of limitations has probably expired or something, but I thought I'd share it since it seems to be an acknowledged problem.

jimmiethekid

Just did my front and you need to replace the whole upper control arm as the ball joints are incorporated in it....

bigwerm187

I havnt done my uppers but u should be able to press them out...

memphisraines26

so glad to hear about this problem being able to fix. when I was doing work on my 2.5, I replaced all the boots but the lower Ball Joint looked fine. the upper is loose but i plan to get a camber kit later so more grease and boot for now. When I was looking to replace all the ball joints, it was listed as the whole knuckle as well.

rockauto.com # 1015546 is key huh?

jimmiethekid

acuraautomotiveparts.org
Have had great service and its all oem equipment and sometimes up to 50% some parts.....

bigwerm187

Yeah rockauto is offical there shipping is fast too

memphisraines26

Just glad to know there is replacement front lower ball joints. Just some camber kits to replace the uppers

memphisraines26

going a little off track but has anyone done the front upper ball joint replacement besides replacing the upper control arm?

main70072

I'd like to find the answer to this as well. Going to work on the front suspension soon, just replaced one of the rear trailing arm yesterday.

memphisraines26

after searching and searching today, I think I found something OEM that looks promising.

I bought some universal ball joints for camber correction but with my slammed front end, i don't need extra height on my control arm to band my shock towers.

google search turned up this lead...

google search 1996 2.5TL front upper control arm
and 2 options were not available.

I then google searched the part #s and found one is currently listed on ebay.
AUTO EXTRA AXK90469 Strut Cushion/Mount

and sourced the company for the other
XK90490 Coni-Seal

I think it will be worth a shot to order one or the other to try out.

KrayzieDxC

that look like stock ball joints, but with cushion nice

i found decent price at http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...all_joint.html

im looking to do my camber soon..i was looking at anchor bolt or adjustable upper ball joint since i have negative camber,also bought ball joint removal tool too from Harbor freight lets see how it works. this shit heavy.

memphisraines26

Yeh I posted for upper ball joints but original post is for lower. Your link shows lower and adjustable upper. I don't want that bulky adjustable kind since it adds so much height and for a slammed car that's just asking for bent shock towers. I ordered 2 from eBay and will post results. Ingalls makes adjustable control arm bushings that look like a better way to adjust camber.