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surreybc · 05-13-2008, 09:13 PM

this is the front lower control arm ball joint.

TheArkitekt · 05-13-2008, 09:15 PM

i used a jack stand and a hammer to get mine out, put the new ball joint in the freezer before you install it and hit the arm with a torch it works fine

sac · 05-13-2008, 09:21 PM

its easiest to just replace the arm.
yes it will make a difference in alignment, which is why they sell aftermarket FLCA's w/ball joint that are adjustable.
but i perfer the oem flca. IF its not bent i personally would just replace the ball joint itself, not the whole arm.

stinky_180 · 05-13-2008, 09:22 PM

a set of front s13 lower control arms can be had for around 100 bucks... new bushing, new ball joint, fresh paint......

Sileighty_85 · 05-13-2008, 09:27 PM

Front Lower Ball Joint Installer

TSW Ball Joints 15 bucks each at Autozone

Xandy Boosts · 05-13-2008, 09:53 PM

I was gonna replace the whole arm but if it's really only $15 at autozone, I'm just gonna go with that instead. Online they only have $35 duralast ones, let me go check instore though.

DoriSaruMark · 05-13-2008, 10:11 PM

go out and buy s14 LCAs.

they are a direct bolt on and are about an inch longer than S13s. gives you more steering angle and more camber. just remember to get an alignment right after because your toe, caster and camber are dramatically changed.
-good luck!

Sileighty_85 · 05-13-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Xandy Boosts

I was gonna replace the whole arm but if it's really only $15 at autozone, I'm just gonna go with that instead. Online they only have $35 duralast ones, let me go check instore though.

Im sorry dude i posted the wrong info
I mixed the price with the Tie Rod ends
I got both at the same time m._.m

But the lower ball joints are a pain to get out, Intallation is easy if you do it my way ^^ lol

you could get the S14's LCA but the ball joints ?cone? /\ is thicker so i dont know how well that would work with the S13 hub assembly

surreybc · 05-14-2008, 01:02 AM

bushing is different from ball joint

stinky_180 · 05-14-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surreybc

Good stuff

Heres an article that describes how to replace lower control arm ball joint with 3 piece energy suspension bushings. He burns out the bushing and does not need press because the new ball joint is three piece. I think from autozone.

he replaced the lower control arm bushing, not the ball joint

surreybc · 05-14-2008, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinky_180

he replaced the lower control arm bushing, not the ball joint

somebody is paying attention

*exitspeed* · 05-14-2008, 09:54 AM

Yea, PDM has the whole arm with the joint pressed in for $115. That's the easiest/best route IMO. That's what I did. No dickin around. Just remove old and put in new.

Here you go!

Saviorsoul · 05-14-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheArkitekt

i used a jack stand and a hammer to get mine out, put the new ball joint in the freezer before you install it and hit the arm with a torch it works fine

who randomly has a torch?..

Wish I had one when I needed it!

silnismo · 05-14-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Yea, PDM has the whole arm with the joint pressed in for $115. That's the easiest/best route IMO. That's what I did. No dickin around. Just remove old and put in new.

Here you go!

beat me to it.

yeah, seriouly go w/ PDM.

projectRDM · 05-14-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surreybc

somebody is paying attention

We all are, but there's no such thing as a 3 piece ball joint. Bushings can be bought in a 3 piece design though. So are you asking about the ball joint, or the bushing?

surreybc · 05-14-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Yea, PDM has the whole arm with the joint pressed in for $115. That's the easiest/best route IMO. That's what I did. No dickin around. Just remove old and put in new.

Here you go!

thanks. they are local and say i can pick up so no shipping.

surreybc · 05-14-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

We all are, but there's no such thing as a 3 piece ball joint. Bushings can be bought in a 3 piece design though. So are you asking about the ball joint, or the bushing?

ball joint. hope i didnt confuse anybody

surreybc · 05-14-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saviorsoul

who randomly has a torch?..

Wish I had one when I needed it!

cant you use one of those $10 propane torches? Im going to try to use one to get muffler bolts off.

TheArkitekt · 05-14-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surreybc

cant you use one of those $10 propane torches? Im going to try to use one to get muffler bolts off.

yeah thats what i was talking about,

i do have a plasma cutter, but thats just way overkill for this situation. haha

Xandy Boosts · 05-14-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

Front Lower Ball Joint Installer

TSW Ball Joints 15 bucks each at Autozone

I'm tryin to figure out how your ball joint press works but I can't quite get it right in my head...care to explain?

It took me awhile to understand how to use sockets and a long bolt/washers/nuts to remove bushings

surreybc · 05-14-2008, 10:20 PM

As he tightens the bolt, pressure is directed down to control arm through the sockets so ball joint forced up. not sure what the stand is for accept to prevent control arm from bending where the sockets are pressing down.
some of the youtube videos might be useful
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSadIUnS6Pc[/ame]

this is pic of my 93 s13 ball join

this is not my ball joint. ca

these are ball joints for s13

surreybc · 05-15-2008, 01:53 AM

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=286600&page=1

heres a faq on replacing lower control arm. he gave up using the fork to remove ball joint and used sludge hammer. prolly bad idea especially if you are keeping ball joint and arm. i think the trick is just to keep hammering fork for a long time.

i see a lot of people use the jack at front axle. have to find the right spot to lift from.

using a fork to release ball joint
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2ZCEZl20g[/ame]

supersayianjim · 06-03-2020, 06:14 PM

anyone have the ball joint part number?

S14rebuild · 06-03-2020, 06:18 PM

But a 12 yr old thread to simple google a part...smh u should know better

https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/oem-...all_joint.html

05-13-2008, 09:13 PM	#1
surreybc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	1993 240sx: replace arm or just ball joint? this is the front lower control arm ball joint. Last edited by surreybc; 05-26-2008 at 01:00 PM.. Reason: confused ball joint and bushing

05-13-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
sac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The SLC, Utah Age: 36 Posts: 794 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	its easiest to just replace the arm. yes it will make a difference in alignment, which is why they sell aftermarket FLCA's w/ball joint that are adjustable. but i perfer the oem flca. IF its not bent i personally would just replace the ball joint itself, not the whole arm. __________________ 99rs coupe Currently Collecting parts for STi swap

05-13-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
stinky_180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pale Blue Dot Age: 36 Posts: 2,064 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	a set of front s13 lower control arms can be had for around 100 bucks... new bushing, new ball joint, fresh paint...... __________________ SoCal RallyX Coverage and MTB Ride Reports WheelsDirty

05-13-2008, 09:27 PM	#5
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Front Lower Ball Joint Installer TSW Ball Joints 15 bucks each at Autozone __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

05-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#6
Xandy Boosts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long beach Age: 35 Posts: 1,003 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I was gonna replace the whole arm but if it's really only $15 at autozone, I'm just gonna go with that instead. Online they only have $35 duralast ones, let me go check instore though. __________________ it's a RUCKUS life

05-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
TheArkitekt Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: merika...fuck yeah Posts: 296 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i used a jack stand and a hammer to get mine out, put the new ball joint in the freezer before you install it and hit the arm with a torch it works fine

05-13-2008, 10:11 PM	#7
DoriSaruMark Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: so cal Age: 37 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go out and buy s14 LCAs. they are a direct bolt on and are about an inch longer than S13s. gives you more steering angle and more camber. just remember to get an alignment right after because your toe, caster and camber are dramatically changed. -good luck!

05-14-2008, 01:02 AM	#9
surreybc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	bushing is different from ball joint Last edited by surreybc; 05-14-2008 at 01:46 AM..

05-14-2008, 09:54 AM	#12
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea, PDM has the whole arm with the joint pressed in for $115. That's the easiest/best route IMO. That's what I did. No dickin around. Just remove old and put in new. Here you go! __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

05-14-2008, 10:20 PM	#21
surreybc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	As he tightens the bolt, pressure is directed down to control arm through the sockets so ball joint forced up. not sure what the stand is for accept to prevent control arm from bending where the sockets are pressing down. some of the youtube videos might be useful [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSadIUnS6Pc[/ame] this is pic of my 93 s13 ball join this is not my ball joint. ca these are ball joints for s13 Last edited by surreybc; 05-14-2008 at 10:55 PM..

05-15-2008, 01:53 AM	#22
surreybc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=286600&page=1 heres a faq on replacing lower control arm. he gave up using the fork to remove ball joint and used sludge hammer. prolly bad idea especially if you are keeping ball joint and arm. i think the trick is just to keep hammering fork for a long time. i see a lot of people use the jack at front axle. have to find the right spot to lift from. using a fork to release ball joint [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T2ZCEZl20g[/ame] Last edited by surreybc; 05-15-2008 at 06:32 AM..

06-03-2020, 06:14 PM	#23
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,807 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	anyone have the ball joint part number? __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

06-03-2020, 06:18 PM	#24
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,497 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	But a 12 yr old thread to simple google a part...smh u should know better https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/oem-...all_joint.html

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