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Ive read many, if not all, threads on the subject. I'm, myself, in the middle of a full front suspension overhaul. It seems every thread I read when people are asking/talking about ball joints and their replacement its a resounding "cant be done" response.
Now, I understand this is maybe the case for the thermal pressed ones in the A-arms, but the ball joints in the knuckle have a snap ring and are not that difficult to remove. You can even find knuckles in the for sale threads that come without the ball joints. This begs the question- why cant you just press and clip in a new set? Is there a PN# for the ball joints on the knuckles. OEM or otherwise? I have a hard time believing that Acura made this ONE ball joint for this ONE application. Theres got to be something out there since i've seen a member on here offering a replacement service, i mean, what does he use?
Anyone?
Now, I understand this is maybe the case for the thermal pressed ones in the A-arms, but the ball joints in the knuckle have a snap ring and are not that difficult to remove. You can even find knuckles in the for sale threads that come without the ball joints. This begs the question- why cant you just press and clip in a new set? Is there a PN# for the ball joints on the knuckles. OEM or otherwise? I have a hard time believing that Acura made this ONE ball joint for this ONE application. Theres got to be something out there since i've seen a member on here offering a replacement service, i mean, what does he use?
Anyone?