wishbone/ ball joint replacement

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wishbone/ ball joint replacement

Post by oggy » Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:46 pm

Afternoon All does anyone no can you replace the ball joint on the front wishbone, if so can you recommend where i can get one from. Mazda have told my local garage you have to buy the whole wishbone.

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Re: wishbone/ ball joint replacement

Post by teenmal » Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:58 pm

Hi,you can buy them here, BUT MAKE SURE THE WISHBONE/ARM IS SOUND,they have a habit of corroding and collapsing

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-BONGO-LOWER ... 1c1bfc6cdd

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Re: wishbone/ ball joint replacement

Post by dreamwarrioruk » Sat Jun 11, 2011 4:44 pm

in my opinion its simply not worth it.

Ive replaced the ball joints on mine at least once per side, generally lasted a year. My local garage also agree that buying the full new wishbone with actual mazda parts. This is what ive done. Ok they are more expensive but the balljoints are a pain to change. up to you but i would look at the full kit n kaboudle
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Re: wishbone/ ball joint replacement

Post by oggy » Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:57 pm

Cheers for that guys ordered all the parts i need
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