Lower ball joints. Where from?

[Joe R26]

As above for my 182 with cup packs.

Just had my MOT turns out my knocking noise and tyre wear is a worn lower ball joint and not the track rods. Which makes it easier and cheaper for me

Is it possible to get ones that fit straight on?.

 

[jenic]

I got a pair from Mark Fish this week, £26 a side.

No idea if that's good or not but he says they are the best quality he's tried and I trust his opinion

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Euro car parts sell Lemforder ones for a reasonable price.

 

[Joe R26]

Thanks, I'll probably go for the Lemforder ones.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

They come with a new pinch bolt and nut along the the 2 bolts and nuts that hold it on the wishbone. I replaced mine 2 weeks ago no knocks at all now.

 

[Joe R26]

Nice one thanks.

 

[Fred@BTM]

I got a pair from Mark Fish this week, £26 a side.

No idea if that's good or not but he says they are the best quality he's tried and I trust his opinion

HOW MUCH! we use TRW (which are OE) and they're £18 a side IIRC

 

[Andy 172]

Got mine off eBay after failing it's test on them, think they were something like £26 delivered with all bolts included

 

[Joe R26]

Lemforder ones from ECP are 21.60 a side and I can get them off the shelf at the weekend so its nice and easy.

 

[Fred@BTM]

^ask for discount, trade price will be 30% less easily

 

[jenic]

HOW MUCH! we use TRW (which are OE) and they're £18 a side IIRC

Was going to ring/text you about them too, but was on the phone to Mark at the time so just got em ordered.

Ah well, Marks a nice guy and as long as they are ok I'm happy

 

[Fred@BTM]

and you're from yorkshire too, definatley a wrong'un you

 

[gti6steve]

i used FAI on mine from jaystock less than a tenner but mine aint cup packed

 

[Martyn_182]

I got one off euro car parts for £12.90 not fitted it yet tho

 

[Dan519]

£15 a side here for Delphi bits

 

[andyc58]

ajays £10 each

 

[mr.pink87]

Lemförder only imo. Much better than the OE-crap.

 

[andyc58]

i got cheap ones to try and had no problems now and they are year old

 

[Gray]

£18 each for the correct TRW ones from GSF!

I've fitted a few sets of them, excellent quality.

 

[Clio_in_Motion_2008]

http://www.northwestperformance.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=197&osCsid=o7r3n18dj5f7ei23deqq3rvrj4

 

[Fred@BTM]

Lemförder only imo. Much better than the OE-crap.

I think TRW own or supply Lemforder

 

[mr.pink87]

No, they don't. A friend of mine is working for Lemförder. They have quite strict quality standards. OE for BMW, Rolls-Royce etc. Maybe TRW is buying parts from Lemförder. But i doubt that as the TRW parts are much cheaper than the Lemförder ones.

 

[Mitz182]

Euro car parts sell Lemforder ones for a reasonable price.

I got both ball joints for 18 quid Inc VAT, from europarts, just enter WINTER25 on the redeem voucher, should round about 18-19 quid mate.

 

[Fred@BTM]

No, they don't. A friend of mine is working for Lemförder. They have quite strict quality standards. OE for BMW, Rolls-Royce etc. Maybe TRW is buying parts from Lemförder. But i doubt that as the TRW parts are much cheaper than the Lemförder ones.

end of the day its a balljoint LOL!

 

[evobad]

iv just replaced both side cost £20 for both from arjays motorfactors.

 

[bearne1]

I got both ball joints for 18 quid Inc VAT, from europarts, just enter WINTER25 on the redeem voucher, should round about 18-19 quid mate.

SERVICE25 works for me - Lemforder £21.90 each and budget £12.90 both less 25% ;-)

 

[PP200t]

Just out of interest, how do you tell if they need changing please? Is there an easy, fool proof way?

 

[.Stevo.C.]

The way I found out mine were gone was when going up the paving stone on to my driveway I would get a loud clunk. Probs an easier way to find our though lol.

 

[Joe R26]

Jack the wheel off the ground. Hold it at 12 and 6 and pull it in and out. There will be movement if it's shot.

 

[Dan519]

Jack the wheel off the ground. Hold it at 12 and 6 and pull it in and out. There will be movement if it's shot.

thats FAR from conclusive. Could easily be wheelbearing or shock from that test. You need to check for play with a pry bar and look for movement in the joint

 

[bearne1]

Just out of interest, how do you tell if they need changing please? Is there an easy, fool proof way?

Mine knocks over speeds bumps - usually a good sign!

 

[jenic]

Whats the little plastic washer here?

 

[Fred@BTM]

nothing too important, just another s**t sheild

 

[Chris.p21]

I got mine from Euro Car Parts. No idea what make, they have been on over a year and are still like new. Part number is 617745220 and they are £12.90 each.

 

[twingors]

Mine has slight play on the drivers side. Best to do in pairs guys?

 

[.Stevo.C.]

You may as well mate for all they cost.

 

[Djw John]

Yupif one has gone through normal wear and tear th other won't be far behind

 

[bearne1]

Whats the little plastic washer here?

Did you go for the Lemforder joints?

Picked up a pair from ECP for £13.65 each!

Fitted some 'cheapie' ball joints a short while ago and have knocking already!!

 

[Dan519]

Mine has slight play on the drivers side. Best to do in pairs guys?

yes ideally, and a quick alignment check too

 

[Jamie86]

Anyone had one fail pretty quickly?

i.e about 5k and 2 trackdays?

Or am I being stupid thinking that it should last longer?

Previous ones lasted about 8 trackdays and 50k+ to my knowledge..

Can't be certain but think it was a Delphi part..