#1: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: frankaai, Location: BelfastPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:26 am ---- Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? or does the whole arm have to be replaced? my rubber balljoint is damaged the bit that goes into the hub, was thinking of a cheap way of fixing it, one of the smart mechanics here damaged it
#2: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: craigdmjv, Location: WiltshirePosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:52 am ---- just replace the whole thing mate be easier
#3: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: kit325, Location: LondonPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:03 am ---- Yes, they can be replace, if your ball joint still in good condition u can replace just the rubber. New mot rules will fail your car if any splitting on the suspension rubber cover.
If your wishbones not in good condition better off just replace the whole thing. i just replace mine 2 weeks ago cause mine was splited and mine wishbone still in good condition. Whole process 30 minutes becareful if u changing the passenger side cause very possible the drive shaft will pop out and gear oil everyway unless u secure it properly.
#4: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: frankaai, Location: BelfastPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:29 pm ----
kit325 wrote:
Yes, they can be replace, if your ball joint still in good condition u can replace just the rubber. New mot rules will fail your car if any splitting on the suspension rubber cover.
If your wishbones not in good condition better off just replace the whole thing. i just replace mine 2 weeks ago cause mine was splited and mine wishbone still in good condition. Whole process 30 minutes becareful if u changing the passenger side cause very possible the drive shaft will pop out and gear oil everyway unless u secure it properly.
ah brilliant mate thats exactly what i was looking for i couldnt find it on ebay, thanks!!
#5: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: frankaai, Location: BelfastPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:14 pm ---- yeah just heard about the new mot rules today, feckers! no point replacing whole thing if its in good order, the mechanic in my place split mine after loosining the ball joint nut, touch of a gorilla
#6: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: Andy180, Location: Stoke on TrentPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:42 pm ---- Its cheaper to get them from peugeot than ebay.
#7: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:15 pm ----
frankaai wrote:
yeah just heard about the new mot rules today, feckers! no point replacing whole thing if its in good order, the mechanic in my place split mine after loosining the ball joint nut, touch of a gorilla
They are easy to split as they can get truely stuck
Just depends on the tooling you use
#8: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: Still_Rolling, Location: KetteringPosted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:40 pm ---- You can replace the rubber, but it's worth considering how long it's been split... If the mechanics just split it it should be ok, but if it's failed an MOT, you've gotta think about the contamination and deterioration of the ball joint, as any dirt or debris in there will cause it to wear...
I work at a motor factor, and we don't stock or sell the rubber boots for this reason alone, it can be considered a health and safety risk if a fresh boot is put on a worn ball joint just to get it through the MOT.
#9: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: frankaai, Location: BelfastPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:49 am ---- no the balljoint is fine, its just the rubber was split with the mechanic putting to much pressure on it, it hasnt went for mot yet, there is a bit of a blow out on the weld from the flexy bit of the cat, just little blow out im going to rub the carbon off and put a bit of metal stick on it hope for the best lol
#10: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: kit325, Location: LondonPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:01 am ---- One more thing, is up to u if u want to use the flexi steel ring to secure the rubber to your ball joint. I found it a bit hard to expand the ring to secure the rubber, futher more the rubber just fit well and tight so i choose not to use it.
After u remove the ball joint rubber, u can try to move the joint to check the condition (firm alright). U should clean it up from any debris and put some grease in before u install the rubber.
#11: Re: Can the rubber in the ball joint be replaced? Author: gazza82, Location: South BucksPosted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:53 am ---- You really should try and get the clip back as it stops the grease leaking out ... and dirt getting in ...
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