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Re-conditioned Ball Joints

ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #1 | Tuesday, 26-Apr 2011 @ 6:39pm
hi guys wondering if anyones got the front end ball joints re-conditioned?? just wondering if there as good as new??

cheers leith
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geminix
Ballarat Vic.
Joined: 03-May 2011
13 posts
Post #2 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 12:54pm
Leith,
Just had all 4 ball joints  and tie rod ends done, look really good but cost me 1050.00 for the 8 units, only time will tell?
Ian
clyons8
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
458 posts
Post #3 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 1:10pm
Wow that's expensive.

Leith I have a full set of ball joints and tie rod ends all Japan 555 brand (quality). I might part with them for good cash....

Not sure though.

Chris
ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #4 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 1:38pm
Edited by ThouUte
Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 1:47pm
jeez that is a bit pricey, where did you get it done ian? people keep telling me you can't recondition them so i'm trying to find out what they do to bring them back 

let me know chris if your willing to part with them
Current Dato -
68 B20 ute project
Previous Datos -
68 B20 ute
68 B10 2dr sedan
ca18det 1200 ute 180rwkw
12a montser port 1200 ute 212rwhp
Stocko 1200 wagon
clyons8
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
458 posts
Post #5 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 4:33pm
I think they inject them with molten plastic. But I'm not sure. If you could imagine the injected plastic serving as 'cartilage' in the joint it kinda makes sense.

Keen to hear how it's done as well.
ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #6 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 5:30pm
oh yea sounds about right, i would think that'd be better than metal on metal if its the same pruduct as the likes of nolathane??
Current Dato -
68 B20 ute project
Previous Datos -
68 B20 ute
68 B10 2dr sedan
ca18det 1200 ute 180rwkw
12a montser port 1200 ute 212rwhp
Stocko 1200 wagon
geminix
Ballarat Vic.
Joined: 03-May 2011
13 posts
Post #7 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 5:55pm
It was organised thru Mr Brakes in Ballarat. I will ask Matt who did it and let you know. I spent 12 months chasing new ones and gave up. Same with front shockers I ended up fitting LJ ,LC Torana - monroe shockers. I had to weld in a new bracket to attached shocks at bottom as they were longer than original shocks. I did get hold of a set of pedders for the rear. Ian
ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #8 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 6:39pm
rito that'd be great, i've got a phone number for a guy that i've got to ring on monday and see what he reckons
Current Dato -
68 B20 ute project
Previous Datos -
68 B20 ute
68 B10 2dr sedan
ca18det 1200 ute 180rwkw
12a montser port 1200 ute 212rwhp
Stocko 1200 wagon
ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #9 | Sunday, 15-May 2011 @ 6:54pm
i was looking at these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270710492558&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1982wt_1139 thinking maybe could redrill the front hole??
Current Dato -
68 B20 ute project
Previous Datos -
68 B20 ute
68 B10 2dr sedan
ca18det 1200 ute 180rwkw
12a montser port 1200 ute 212rwhp
Stocko 1200 wagon
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
612 posts
Post #10 | Monday, 16-May 2011 @ 10:18am
I can supply both ball joints and Tie Rod ends..
they take a few weeks to get, and I will need funds. 
I thought just about everybody had a set as the first 20 odd sets when instantly and the next 3 sets I had in stock for 12 months.. ha ha
ThouUte
Toowoomba QLD
Joined: 10-Feb 2011
565 posts
Post #11 | Monday, 16-May 2011 @ 6:45pm
sweet as dundee, i was supposed to buy a set of those but totally forget

haven't spoken to the balljoint guy yet i'll keep you's posted
Current Dato -
68 B20 ute project
Previous Datos -
68 B20 ute
68 B10 2dr sedan
ca18det 1200 ute 180rwkw
12a montser port 1200 ute 212rwhp
Stocko 1200 wagon
lanie
Melbourne, Australia
Joined: 31-Aug 2011
4 posts
Post #12 | Wednesday, 31-Aug 2011 @ 11:59am
I am also interested in a set of ball joints and tie rod ends, either new or if someone can help me with a company that can repair I would be most appreciative.
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
612 posts
Post #13 | Wednesday, 31-Aug 2011 @ 3:36pm
Ok, I'll put out some ffelers and see what is still available,
 
cheers, Dundee
bina08
Brisbane
Joined: 11-Aug 2011
146 posts
Post #14 | Wednesday, 31-Aug 2011 @ 4:42pm
I might be interested too, just need to know how much.
combo1000
geelong victoria australia
Joined: 22-May 2011
44 posts
Post #15 | Wednesday, 31-Aug 2011 @ 7:49pm
same here
Dundee1000
Fremantle
Joined: 11-Feb 2011
612 posts
Post #16 | Saturday, 10-Sep 2011 @ 8:02pm
I'll put up a new post about these..
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