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99 Grand Vitara Control arm/Balljoint replacement.
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Author:  zook37 [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:16 pm ]
Post subject:  99 Grand Vitara Control arm/Balljoint replacement.
Hi guys. Well; after a nasty little incident involving a collapsed ball joint a couple of weeks ago, I have had to order bits to replace the passenger side Ball joint / Control arm assembly. I figured while the front end was in pieces and given the fact the beast is nearly 13, I might as well do both and save any headaches down the track.

Has anybody done this themselves? I am going to attempt it this weekend. I have spring compressors to sedate the lifted springs (The bastards are that tight in there they are bowing outward! LOL)

What else do I need to lookout for? And is this something I should be attempting myself? :) :)
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 99 Grand Vitara Control arm/Balljoint replacement.
simple job. easier if you remove the cvs so the control arms can swing right down to get springs in/out
Author:  zook37 [ Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 99 Grand Vitara Control arm/Balljoint replacement.
Great advice thanks mate! Got the job done despite a coupld of little hiccups. New control arms in and back on the road!
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 99 Grand Vitara Control arm/Balljoint replacement.
zook37 wrote:
Great advice thanks mate! Got the job done despite a coupld of little hiccups. New control arms in and back on the road!



What you end up paying for them.

I did mine about 2-3 months ago and it was cheaper to get them from the states than locally. $250 for both sides delivered to Melb.
Author:  zook37 [ Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 99 Grand Vitara Control arm/Balljoint replacement.
I paid about $350 for both sides through a mate that works in the industry. I looked at the ones from the states (Rock auto parts) but I needed them straightaway so I didn't have much choice in the end. :evil:
Author:  Built4thrashing [ Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 99 Grand Vitara Control arm/Balljoint replacement.
zook37 wrote:
I paid about $350 for both sides through a mate that works in the industry. I looked at the ones from the states (Rock auto parts) but I needed them straightaway so I didn't have much choice in the end. :evil:



I payed for mine on a thursday and they turned up on the following tuesday. Not a bad turn around from the states.
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