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Old Apr 11, 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.
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Old Apr 11, 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.
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 08:29 AM
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Thanks, will give them a call.
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 06:29 PM
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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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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 06:35 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 18, 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
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Old Apr 21, 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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