Front Ball Joints

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Veg_Ian

Front Ball Joints

Post by Veg_Ian » Tue May 15, 2007 10:45 am

My Bongo's just failed it's MOT on the front bottom ball joints. Looking at the Partfinder service it looks like the balljoint is integral with the lower arm part # 34-310 and 34-310(z) (right and left). Is this correct? It's sounding hellishly expensive if so.
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Post by Veg_Ian » Tue May 15, 2007 10:56 am

Just checked with Bongo Bits and they are integral - ouch!
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Post by bigdaddycain » Wed May 16, 2007 4:11 pm

Go on Ian... I,m bracing myself.... :shock:
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Post by Veg_Ian » Thu May 17, 2007 7:21 am

£315.19 - promised delivery for tomorrow. Meanwhile Bongo is on stands with the old ones off ready, they really were in a bad way. Fact sheet in production. Getting a bit nervous as I've a ferry booked for Ireland middle of next week and still have to refit, re-MOT and check the rear brakes .......
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Post by mikeonb4c » Thu May 17, 2007 8:34 am

Ouch Veg!! Still, has t o be. Good luck getting it all done. Stay calm dude, stay calm. I bet you'll do it easily.

Mike 8)
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Veg_Ian

Post by Veg_Ian » Thu May 24, 2007 1:52 pm

Well after 9 frantic days, several phone calls to Bongobits and the postponement of my ferry booking by a day, I finally have her back on the road with new MOT certificate. New parts had to be shipped in from Japan. Anyway all loaded up and I'm hoping for a troublefree week on the emerald isle. Due to set off in a few hours time, see you all in about 10 days time. Enjoy the bank holiday.
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Post by phedders » Thu May 24, 2007 3:51 pm

VI: Keep a log of where you go and where you stay - We're off there in August :O)
Location says where I am... I'd rather be justabout anywhere else! Suggestions or job offers of/in other parts of the UK gladly received...
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brianwfl

front ball joints

Post by brianwfl » Thu May 24, 2007 4:18 pm

Hi peeps front re wishbone ball joint assembly, paid £121.46 + vat = £142.70
from mazdaa dealership

It may be worth looking around.

was qouted £95 + vat for second hand units

brgds brianwfl
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Veg_Ian

Post by Veg_Ian » Thu May 24, 2007 5:21 pm

Wouldn't entertain second hand suspension parts. Interesting your new price though. Looks like my extra was for markup and postage. Must remember tring the dealer for future big purchases - thanks. Right must go.
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