[Miata] Balljoints

[Luis]

Leo,

 

As I recall, the upper ball joints are replaced as an assembly with the
upper control arm. My preferred source for OEM parts is Finishline
Performance (Rosenthal Mazda):

 

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/miata/miata_suspension.html

 

The boots and bushings are listed; you may need to call Tommy to get the
price for the assembly. 1-800-347-3493. The prices are very good, the
service is excellent!

 

Luis

 

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From: miata-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:miata-bounces at realbig.com] On Behalf
Of Leo Perez
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 8:47 AM
To: miata at realbig.com
Subject: [Miata] Balljoints

 

Hello, I could use a little help with a '90 with about 250,000 miles. The
lower balljoint is shot, so I disasemble and remove the lower ball joint, no
problem. Since its apart I figure I'll also change the upper ball joint and
the tierod ends. None of the local shops has the upper joint in stock, its a
special order. Questions:

 

1) How is the upper ball joint removed from the control arm? Do I have to
remove the control arm to press it out?

2) Since everything is apart, any other components I should consider
replacing? shocks?

 

Thanks for any feedback or point me to a information source. Leo Perez

  

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