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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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A Hi guys
I would need help identifying the ball joint of my 96 GC on the picture. I'm not really familiar with the english name, and it makes the ordering at rockauto difficult.
Thanks for any input in advance.
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by czettlera
A Hi guys I would need help identifying the ball joint of my 96 GC on the picture. I'm not really familiar with the english name, and it makes the ordering at rockauto difficult. Thanks for any input in advance.
Go check your other thread for the answer, too lazy to repost it. ;-P
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 12:05 AM
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Thanks again.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 01:01 AM
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Thanks again.
Why are you looking to replace it
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 04:55 AM
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The rubber sealing is damaged, grease is coming out water is going in so it's going to be dead soon and it wouldnt pass the mechanical inspection this way
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by czettlera
The rubber sealing is damaged, grease is coming out water is going in so it's going to be dead soon and it wouldnt pass the mechanical inspection this way
Gotcha. They do sell just the grease boots for those. Iirc summit has them.


Amazon.com: Energy Suspension 9.13101G O.E.M. Style Tie Rod End Boot, Black - Pack of 2: Automotive Amazon.com: Energy Suspension 9.13101G O.E.M. Style Tie Rod End Boot, Black - Pack of 2: Automotive
I've gotten these and they haven't failed yet. They aren't rubber like the original ones but that harder plastic/rubber compound. Not sure your guys restrictions on a mechanical inspection

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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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Right side inner tie rod. Rockauto has the for less than ten bucks, but sure how much quid that would be.
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Thanks I've found it and ordered a standard replacement for 26$
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