rear upper ball joint
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Burning Brakes
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From: Longview Texas
rear upper ball joint
I've ground through the top of the rear upper ball joint as I was trying to clearance for 16" wheels. Where do I find the rear upper ball joints? Are they the same as the front? I'm hoping I don't have to buy the whole spindle assembly. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Scott
Thanks!
Scott
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Oceanside California
No, you dont have to buy the whole spindle, but they do make spindles that are smaller so that you can run 15" and 16" wheels on the rear. Not sure where I saw them.
I had to grind mine down to fit my 16" CCW drag pack. Glad I didnt go that far!!!
I had to grind mine down to fit my 16" CCW drag pack. Glad I didnt go that far!!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Longview Texas
Yes, I see that LG makes a spindle kit for 15" and 16" wheels but they're $1600 for the set. Where do I buy upper ball joints for the rear? Are they the same as the front uppers?
Burning Brakes
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From: Not far from COTA
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...L2-SR&CTitle=&
here's one source
I'm sure forum vendors have these to sell too
look at the list of vendors on the lefts side of the screen
here's one source
I'm sure forum vendors have these to sell too
look at the list of vendors on the lefts side of the screen
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Longview Texas
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...L2-SR&CTitle=&
here's one source
I'm sure forum vendors have these to sell too
look at the list of vendors on the lefts side of the screen
here's one source
I'm sure forum vendors have these to sell too
look at the list of vendors on the lefts side of the screen
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,163
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From: Not far from COTA
that vendor's site indicates front and rear are the same
haven't had to do mine so I can't say from experience
try the parts lookup from forum vendor sites and see if it says the same PN for front and rear
haven't had to do mine so I can't say from experience
try the parts lookup from forum vendor sites and see if it says the same PN for front and rear
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Troutman, NC
The spindles are the same front and back. The right front passenger is the same as the rear driver's side. The front driver's side is the same as the rear passenger side.
So, I'd expect the ball joints to be the same.
So, I'd expect the ball joints to be the same.
