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General => General Technical => Wheels & Tyres, Suspension & Brakes => Topic started by: CraigN on July 31, 2006, 12:00:38 PM

Title: Ball joints
Post by: CraigN on July 31, 2006, 12:00:38 PM
If mine are gone do i need to replace the entire arm ?

is there any kits out there that allow me to replace the joint?

I have polished arms with powerflex bushes but when i fitted them 3 of my 4 ball joints had split boots

im not up for paying £250 each arm either !
Title: Ball joints
Post by: Bobbit on July 31, 2006, 12:18:48 PM
i\'m interested in this too, my rubber covers are split.
Title: Ball joints
Post by: clive on July 31, 2006, 12:39:48 PM
Hope your holding your breath guys,

The dust covers are no longer available from Mazda and you have to buy the complete wishbones to renew the dust covers or the balljoints:eek: :eek:

If you take the dust cover off and find an old style motor accessory shop they may be able to match something from another type of vehicle for you
Title: Ball joints
Post by: CraigN on July 31, 2006, 01:00:36 PM
oh bugger

they look similar to fiesta ones i may try them
Title: Ball joints
Post by: Bobbit on July 31, 2006, 01:31:02 PM
would you mind letting me know how you get on bud?
Title: Ball joints
Post by: banned advertiser on August 03, 2006, 10:24:17 AM
I have the rubber seals for the lower arm if thats what you want
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/New_3rd_gen_ext_body_styling.html
they will go on here shortly with picture.
Title: Ball joints
Post by: monkey-fd3s on August 03, 2006, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: cliveyou have to buy the complete wishbones

Hey Clive/Garry....

How much is a complete wishbone then....
Title: Ball joints
Post by: banned advertiser on August 03, 2006, 12:21:44 PM
Have a look they are all on here
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/New_3rd_gen_ext_body_styling.html
Front wishbone £233.45
Title: Ball joints
Post by: CraigN on August 03, 2006, 02:31:59 PM
are the dust caps different sizes for upper and lower?
i would like all 4 if possible as my ball joints are still in good nick.

Gary how is best to order from yourself ?

EDIT
just seen that dust caps are not what i want but im after the rubber boot that sits over the ball joints.
they look like this

(http://i2.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/d1/a6/b9_1.JPG)
Title: Ball joints
Post by: banned advertiser on August 03, 2006, 04:13:19 PM
Sure its the same thing, click on small picture to expand for better discription. I\'ll photograph and post up, new stock arriving Fri/Sat.
If correct you can order from site
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/New_3rd_gen_ext_body_styling.html
Title: Ball joints
Post by: FD3SNuttah on August 03, 2006, 04:24:42 PM
i need these too! ill be placing an order soon!
Title: Ball joints
Post by: Mazdarotaryparts on August 03, 2006, 05:18:12 PM
Quote from: monkey-fd3sHey Clive/Garry....

How much is a complete wishbone then....


£233 plus Vat but there are none in stock in the UK, 5 days if Europe has them 2 to 3 weeks if they need to come from Japan
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All the best Clive
Title: Ball joints
Post by: banned advertiser on August 05, 2006, 01:42:09 PM
Have all dust caps in stock and photographed them, see them here.
Are the ones you want.
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/New_3rd_gen_ext_body_styling.html
Title: Ball joints
Post by: LeedsLad on August 05, 2006, 02:15:57 PM
check here http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26882 not sure what conidtion there in but 10 quid per arm, its worth a try
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