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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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02 ball joints

Well took my car into the shop and they informed me that I need new upper and lower ball joints on the front end and I also need upper ball joints on rear end. I found all of the parts info and how-to's for the front end, but I'm not sure about the rear end. Is this something that needs to be repaired as a whole unit or do they make replacement ball joints that can be installed? I found a previous post that states the moog replacement they have are for the 17" rims, but couldn't find anything for the stock smaller rim. Was hoping someone might have some inputs on this hold up. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Hard to believe they are ALL bad. I have a 2002 with 150k miles and have all original ball joints. -- rim size has nothing to do with the ball joint.

 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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I know, I'm going to take it to another place to have them check it out. Well the MOOG part # they have listed states for the rear it has to work with the 17" rims. I guess with the smaller wheel it will rub and destroy the ball joint because it sticks up too high.
 
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