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Old 11 April 2017, 07:00 AM
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Hi one of the front ball joints has gone so going to replace both. Was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a set of genuine ones with possibly next day delivery as no dealer nearby.
Old 11 April 2017, 08:20 AM
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Alyn at ASperformance or
Luke at import car part or
Advanced and automotives
All should have it on the shelf and do next day delivery.
Old 11 April 2017, 08:29 AM
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Thanks, will give them a call.
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Ok changed the ball joint but still getting the knocking noise. Shocks and springs were changed about 8 months ago. Noticed a gap between front arb and bushes. Any help would be much appreciated.
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What car?
Does it have ball joint type drop links? Could be they need replacing?
But you might have answered your own question if the arb bushes are worn.
Old 18 April 2017, 06:42 PM
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It's on a hawkeye wrx. Droplinks were changed last year aswell. Was hoping it wasn't the arb bushes as I have an aluminium undertray and would have to get a garage to do the work as it's way heavy. No knocking noise when turning just from 10mph plus.
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If the roll bar can move in the bush it will knock a fair amount
Old 21 April 2017, 09:19 PM
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Hi guys

Well got it checked today and my strut has failed. Fair play to pedders called them and sent a video of the play in it and within 2 hours I have 2 new front struts and springs being sent out to me, can't complain with that customer service.


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