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[lulu85ritz]

Hi all is this the right kit i need to replace my top and bottom ball joint on my swivel hub? I have a 1985 ritz! also is this kit good quality as i don't want them to break obviously!

http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649



http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649


Thank you.

[andyapanel]

Ide go to your local Motor factor if it is urgent, or buy a decent one (with a groove in the pin) from MInispares.
How long is it since it was last done? You may get away with just reshimming them.

[lulu85ritz]

Ide go to your local Motor factor if it is urgent, or buy a decent one (with a groove in the pin) from MInispares.
How long is it since it was last done? You may get away with just reshimming them.

It hasn't been done since ive had her that nearly 2 years! The top ball joint on the drivers side is a bit loose! So you wouldn't reccomend me buying this/ I am skint at the min and going away soon up country.

[lulu85ritz]

Is there any difference between the bottom and top ball joint?

[Nu2mini]

NO difference in the joints themselves, except the bottom one has a spring inserted to aid the flow of grease.

I cannot comment on the joints on e-bay. I'd always buy QH brand.

Much has been written on the forum about the use of non branded joints and the wisdom or not of re-shimming. Given the cost of the joint itself is low (even for branded joints) I'd replace them everytime. Make sure you lap them in correctly though.

[lulu85ritz]

NO difference in the joints themselves, except the bottom one has a spring inserted to aid the flow of grease.

I cannot comment on the joints on e-bay. I'd always buy QH brand.

Much has been written on the forum about the use of non branded joints and the wisdom or not of re-shimming. Given the cost of the joint itself is low (even for branded joints) I'd replace them everytime. Make sure you lap them in correctly though.

Ok thank you would you suggest buying them from minisport/mini spares? Somewhere decent!

[Nu2mini]

<sub>I've just paid £20 for QH Brand. Top and bottom joint (Pair). No experience of Minisport/minispares, though I had some track rod ends off them last year which were useless. I replaced with QH brand which have stood some real use.

I bought mine off e-bay from this guy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120559569860?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649</sub>

Who I can recommend, though he seems to only advertise a full axle set. (I decided I needed a spare set anyway). Speak to him if you only need 1 side. Delivery was 1 to 2 days

[lulu85ritz]

<sub>I've just paid £20 for QH Brand. Top and bottom joint (Pair). No experience of Minisport/minispares, though I had some track rod ends off them last year which were useless. I replaced with QH brand which have stood some real use.

I bought mine off e-bay from this guy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120559569860?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649</sub>

Who I can recommend, though he seems to only advertise a full axle set. (I decided I needed a spare set anyway). Speak to him if you only need 1 side. Delivery was 1 to 2 days

He is away untill the 21st of july that is too late but thank you!