sup guys,

I just sold my coupe today (finally ) and now I'm starting work on my new hatch project. I've been checking everything over really good and noticed that I need to get some new lower ball joints. After looking on hondaautomotiveparts.com I noticed they have them for 37 bucks each.

They are number 4 in the following pic, is getting number 4 going to give me everything that I need? also do you guys say i stick with oem, or should I just go get some from napa?

Also I was wondering if the ball joints are side specific? because they only list one type, not left or right

 

Yeah you should be good just buying #4. They work for either side does'nt matter.

 

Generally, when you buy a ball joint you get all those parts (4, 20, 10, 5) and maybe 19. Just make sure you grease them well.

 

Yep, just part 4 (you'll get all thats included)

part # 51220-S04-003

Get ready to have fun changing them

 

Now you can buy my LS I think napa ball joints will be fine

 

Ohh yeah Have fun taking them off!!!!!!!!!! Hehe ! There loads of fun. I remember I had to take mine off the ghetto way with a hammer. Not fun at all.

 

yea I plan on using a sledge. all it takes is a couple hard hits and a prybar. I've taken a couple off before. I'm excited to start on my hatch. I'll post some pics when I get the engine bay cleaned up and ready for the swap.

 

There's a lower ball joint how-to on the civic page in my sig.

 

That's a little tough. My right hand is in a cast. The how-to is exactly half-way down that page. There are 9 photos. They start immediately after the new engine goes in. The picture caption reads "Here's how you replace a lower ball joint..." It's not overly-explained. It's just a bunch of action shots of the tools being used.

Edit: Sorry to post here, your PM box is full.

 

thanks