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Rich H
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Knacked ball joints

Post by Rich H » Mon May 22, 2006 11:26 am

I noticed while doing my gearbox oil seal that my lower ball joint was really stiff while the upper one was not as stiff. No play just stiff. Is it time for a new set or is this ok?

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Post by ninja » Mon May 22, 2006 2:20 pm

tbh rich i've just had mine replaced cos they were like that and the cars significanly less clunky than before

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Post by Rich H » Mon May 22, 2006 2:37 pm

Sounds like another job that needs doing then :roll:
It's much more fun when something doesn't need doing but you do it anyway (Larini, De-cat, quickshift, harnesses, S2 shocks, etc) :lol:

Are TADTS still the best prices? £13 inc vat each
Liz parts are £18.74 inc

At least the LHS rear ball joint plinths will come apart....

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Post by Shug » Mon May 22, 2006 2:41 pm

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Post by Stephen » Mon May 22, 2006 2:49 pm

Rich,
If you want them i can get you them at a better price tan that. My delivery times can vary though as like you i dont do planning!!!!
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Post by Rich H » Mon May 22, 2006 2:58 pm

Nice one Stephen, 8 then please! If you can let me know how much I'll post you a cheque or pay via Paypal.

I'm off to Cornwall for a couple of weeks and I'll do them on my return so no rush.

Cheers Mate! :thumbsup

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Post by Stephen » Thu May 25, 2006 12:04 pm

Rich,
Ball joints are in the shop. @£9.50 each.
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Post by Rich H » Thu May 25, 2006 12:05 pm

Cool,

Where is the shop? I might be able to pick them up tomorrow or It wil be in 3 weeks!

Thanks mate,

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Post by Stephen » Thu May 25, 2006 1:30 pm

The shop is
Overdrive,
150 Main Street,
Baileston,
Glasgow,
G69 6AH
Let me know if you will be coming over and I will tell them just to give them to you, You can sort me out directly re payment.
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Post by Rich H » Thu May 25, 2006 1:35 pm

Nadgers my train down south is at 1145 tomorrow and I'm on nights....

Could you post them? If you can let me know how much and I'll sort you out a cheque or paypal for the whole amount.

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