There's some spin in the ball joint not to much but since changing them out the steering doesn't feel as loose while going over uneven surfaces, could also be the wheel alignment.
This is what happens if you don't replace your control arms (or go aftermarket)
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I did both on mine, as well as upper bushes with ball joints and sway bar links, I think its better to change everything at once. If you change only one thing it will be stiffer and then more force will go on rest so after while youll have to change them any way
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Mulvi
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Now this is just an idea and I dont know enough about cars to know if this is possible. Most of you would know a new zealand company called Racefab they make freaking awesome stuff mainly for Mitsubishi's. I was thinking instead of getting the obviously flawed design that mitsubishi made we get racefab to make a full chromoly set with high quality ball joints ect. I know it wouldnt be cheap but if theres enough interest they may make some. Again just an idea not sure if it would change the longevity of them at all but I would be keen to give them a shot
Aside from the recall there is nothing wrong with the factory one if you follow normal maintenance. Longevity isn't too bad at all.
The only flawed part currently sold is the cheaper aftermarket ones (going by experiences posted here).
The only flawed part currently sold is the cheaper aftermarket ones (going by experiences posted here).
Mulvi
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Yeah right I would love some nice shiny racefab parts though hahah if people are interested I may try and organise something because if you're replacing it you might as well make it better and lighter ect
Just found this thread guys ,well just blew the lower ball joint .It was replaced nearly 1yr ago eBay special seller brand febest.
Original was starting to creek so replaced it with the intention of getting oem in a couple of months , but just clean forgot about it.
Symptoms were hard steering thinking the power steering was failing on and off, and the morning to work pulling to opposite side driving straight steering wheel was no longer straight.
The after noon home says 10km trip felt same as morning two blocks from home slow trew round about bam!! .
If I did make it home I wasn't driving it again until I found the problem ,bit late I guess. Luckily wheel folded in and cv stayed in tact ,had to move her so rolled home 5kph no damage other than my pride
Original was starting to creek so replaced it with the intention of getting oem in a couple of months , but just clean forgot about it.
Symptoms were hard steering thinking the power steering was failing on and off, and the morning to work pulling to opposite side driving straight steering wheel was no longer straight.
The after noon home says 10km trip felt same as morning two blocks from home slow trew round about bam!! .
If I did make it home I wasn't driving it again until I found the problem ,bit late I guess. Luckily wheel folded in and cv stayed in tact ,had to move her so rolled home 5kph no damage other than my pride
