ginger_man666 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi all, my local (and reliable) garage have noticed that one of my ball joints is worn and are in the process of replacing it. Trouble is they're struggling to get the right part, they've tried two joints from two different suppliers and niether fits. Is there anything special about the 2005 fairlady import that would mean they are looking in the wrong places? The next step is probably to go to Nissan and spend a fortune on the whole unit, which I don't need and potentially still wont fit . Any help would be much appreciated Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Try the traders on here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 When you say ball joints, which ones do you mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 As what Shezza has said, what ball joint are you referring to ? Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger_man666 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 I don't know exactly but I've been told it's the front lower ball joint, on the passenger side. Don't know if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 The front upright lower ball joint is replaceable. The compression rod ball joint is not, so I guess that it the lower upright ball joint that you require. There are 2 different types, however they are interchangeable providing you fit the compatible seating cone and nut. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger_man666 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 OK, cheers, I'll have a word with the garage tonight and check they are using the right parts. Out of interest, when you say the compression rod ball joint is not replaceable, do you mean impossible to replace or just difficult? The garage has tried all sorts of things to fit this part, so maybe they're trying to do something they can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger_man666 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 OK, I've spoken to the garage. The ball joint in question is the one in this image: which I assume is the lower upright ball joint The new joint they have fits into the aluminium frame but the conical fitting is too big. I assume this is the "compatible seating cone and nut" ZMANALEX mentioned above. Does anyone on here supply just the cone and nut? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger_man666 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 All sorted now thanks to Alex and his knowledge of everything Z. Garage had completely the wrong part.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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