Anyone had to chase a ball joint for a soarer?

[Nicke25]

Hi guys, I took the soarer for rego today and got knocked back on a worn out lower ball joint. I've tried all the obvious places to get one and no-one can help me. Apparently Toyota can supply a whole new control arm/ball joint for about $1200 Has anybody out there tracked down a new one and if so where from??? (1992 UZZ30) Thanks

[EnFlaMEd]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-FRONT-LOWER...item2a0a841f50 ?

[Nicke25]

been there, done that - 01-05 UZZ40.... not 92

[EnFlaMEd]

ah yeah fuck was thinking 91-95 derr me

[Nicke25]

No worries mate. JZX90 maybe the same?? Jap import spares has a lower control arm on their site for that?

[EnFlaMEd]

cant seem to find z30 or a80 ball joints anywhere. Conspiracy?

[EnFlaMEd]

cant seem to find z30 or a80 ball joints anywhere. Conspiracy?

[A_F]

You won't find ball joints because you have to replace the whole LCA. Apparently Supra ones can be used but you have to replace both sides as they are slighty different to the soarer ones.

Note: I have not done this personally just got the info from other forums

[Sciflyer]

I would just grab a 2ndhand LCA if its that hard to source new

ive got a couple of them that appear to be ok, im sure others will have them on Soarercentral

[Nicke25]

Thanks guys, found some new ones for sale in the states at $269US. seems about the best bet. I'll let everyone know how I go.

[CrUZida]

Enquire about getting them rebuilt.
I got them rebuilt for my Celsior for about $120 a side.

[Nicke25]

Rebuilt? what sort of places do that? engineering shops? I doubt the average mechanic would be able to do it. I'll look around anyway before ordering them.
PS love the wagon cruzida

[CrUZida]

To be honest, I have no idea how they are rebuilt, or who rebuilds then.
I was just talking to my local auto parts store, and mentioned I needed new ones, and they said they could get them rebuilt.

Dropped them off, and they came back looking like this.

[Hendo]

Soarer LCA ball joints aren't replacable, you'l need new or used LCAs. I have a set of 2 in the garage, not sure if they pass the torque test (don't have a torque wrench) but they are smooth and have no play.

While you're at it, replacing the bushes makes a massive difference to how soarers drive. Bran-z (spelling?) bushes are great in my experience

if you want 'em, beer is my favoured currency email me [email protected]

[Nicke25]

Hendo, do they have the little tab for the height control sensor? and whereabouts are you located?
I would email, but there's no external email at work