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    Talking to a guy without a press. Which is why I had to get my hubs replaced by a shop...

    EDIT: Maybe I can pull the LCA out and just have them press the joint out.



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    its easier to replace the whole LCA, but if the shop have a special tools for removing the ball joint it can be done without removing the LCA.

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    This video gives you an idea of how you can replace a ball joint without removing the entire control arm...



    I haven't looked closely at the control arms on a Mirage but I assume they can be pressed out.

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    Nice find on that video. But I feel like the extra $ is worth it on just replacing the LCA.


    Also, isnt there any other bushing on the LCA that gets replaced when a new one is purchased?

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    There are 2 rubber bushing pressed into the control arms which should already be installed if you buy a new control arm. Being in Texas(I assume) your rubber might be dried up and junk a lot sooner than up here.
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    Exactly. Between (what I perceive as extra work) removing the ball joints, replacing the other bushings on the LCA may also have benefits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ares View Post
    ...But I feel like the extra $ is worth it on just replacing the LCA.
    I'm with you guys on that. I would do the whole assembly (for the reason that Fummins pointed out).

    But if someone has time and only wants to spend $10 on a ball joint, they can use that tool.

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    but also, maybe its your chance to upgrade to polyurethane bushings.


    Last edited by allrock; 10-08-2021 at 07:31 AM.

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