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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: svtrich on February 26, 2010, 04:56:31 AM

Title: how many miles are ball joints good for? who sells original type
Post by: svtrich on February 26, 2010, 04:56:31 AM

Im thinking about about freshing up the frront but Im wondering if I really need to change the ball joints.If I change them,who has original looking parts.and no overseas junk.
                               Richard

Title: Re: how many miles are ball joints good for? who sells original type
Post by: 77thor on February 26, 2010, 12:07:46 PM

I would replace them while you have everything apart. I'm not sure about "original looking", but I would buy MOOG parts.

Title: Re: how many miles are ball joints good for? who sells original type
Post by: L78 steve on February 26, 2010, 05:10:32 PM

If they are good leave them.  Originals are rivited on the A-arms.

Title: Re: how many miles are ball joints good for? who sells original type
Post by: jmcbeth on February 26, 2010, 06:36:39 PM

In the old days, you typically replaced ball joints between 50K and 70K miles. Are you going for a driver or concours show car? If driver, I agree with replacing them while you have it apart. If concours, then you will need riveted ball joints. If the originals aren't loose, keep them. My opinion.

Title: Re: how many miles are ball joints good for? who sells original type
Post by: JohnZ on February 26, 2010, 07:14:05 PM

Upper ball joints hardly ever "need" replacing; the lower ball joints take 95% of the loads.