Advice on ball joint rubbers

[loopy_lab08]

Hi,

I need some advice for the following:

Are the rubber rings for the track rod end and the ball joints separate from the dust covers?

Thank you.

[Northern Bongolow]

these are the dust covers for the ball joints.
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 70#p562203.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-FRONT-LOWER ... 4acc086bad

the complete arm with the joint fitted is here, its easier.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-2 ... 2a422ff234

the complete trackrod end and rubber joint/covers are so cheap to buy its pretty pointless fitting just new rubbers.

http://www.autolinkmx5.com/track-rod-en ... 6271-p.asp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/30122676 ... 108&ff19=0


im a little confused when you say rubber rings, but i think you mean the dust covers. hope this helps.

[jimmo62]

Just FYI I replaced the complete track rod ends recently and it was a completely straightforward job - just measure the lengths before you remove the old ones so you can get it set back up close to where it was, then a quick visit to a tyre shop to get the tracking done.

[Dodgey]

As above, track rod ends cost pennies. Replace them. Measure, try to replicate, then go to national tyres for a fifteen quid alignment.

Ball joints. Buy new wishbones. Seriously. I've not managed to make replacement rubbers last a year, and I've also had the same experience with replacing the actual ball joints.

[loopy_lab08]

Hi

Thanks to you all for your replies it is much appreciated.

I would love to carry out repairs on my camper but I'm not mechanically minded so will leave it to the experts!

Thanks again.