Best Ball Joint

[Trini Honda]

Not trying to repeat a prior thread but what is the best ball joint for front and rear for a car that is lowered? Is there a best?

[Tippey764]

Best for the upper or lower balljoint?

Best for the lower is always honda, best for the upper depends on if you need a camber kit or not.

[Trini Honda]

I already have a camber kit on it. Are the ones from summit good?
Was going to change all the ball joints. Front an back.

[spillagecars]

If you are lowered an adjust upper balljoint from a reputable brand like SPC should be perfect.

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[Trini Honda]

ok thanks. do you recommend changing the arm or is doing the ball joint enough?

[deevergote]

You can replace the lower ball joint by itself. Honda parts are about $25 each... affordable, so there's no need to go with anyone else for such an important part.

If you have a quality camber kit now (I assume the anchor bolt style) then you do not need an adjustable ball joint. However, if you have some cheapie $50 camber kit from ebay, get rid of it now!

I suggest going with the TASauto adjustable upper control arm kit. It has an Ingalls adjustable ball joint, urethane bushings, and brand new everything else.

I do not suggest attempting to replace the ball joint on the upper control arm. The joint is not designed to be removed. You can't even buy that ball joint separately from the control arm from Honda, if memory serves me right!

[Trini Honda]

You can replace the lower ball joint by itself. Honda parts are about $25 each... affordable, so there's no need to go with anyone else for such an important part.

If you have a quality camber kit now (I assume the anchor bolt style) then you do not need an adjustable ball joint. However, if you have some cheapie $50 camber kit from ebay, get rid of it now!

I suggest going with the TASauto adjustable upper control arm kit. It has an Ingalls adjustable ball joint, urethane bushings, and brand new everything else.

I do not suggest attempting to replace the ball joint on the upper control arm. The joint is not designed to be removed. You can't even buy that ball joint separately from the control arm from Honda, if memory serves me right!

I do have a good camber kit. was just wandering what is the best option that will work best with the set up that I have.
Thanks for all the help.

[deevergote]

If you have a quality camber kit (SPC or Ingalls are all I consider "good"... with the exception of the non-adjustable Progress kit) then get replacement upper control arms with ball joints from Honda, plus lower ball joints (also from Honda). Unless you're looking for performance beyond stock. ALWAYS get Honda parts. They are better than any aftermarket part you'll find.

[Trini Honda]

thanks for all the info. will call honda now.

oh are the ones from summit racing good? just a question.

[deevergote]

I'm sure they're better than the cheapie no-name garbage you'd find on ebay... but I wouldn't trust such important parts to anyone but Honda, or a select few VERY well made others (SPC and Ingalls)

[92smokeaccord]

thanks for all the info. will call honda now.

oh are the ones from summit racing good? just a question.

the ones from summit are oem honda ones they buy them from honda in larger numbers and try to sell them....call ur local honda first i just bought 2 from them...they were on sale buy one get one cause they over stocked

[WilliamW]

I prefer MOOG ball joints. Their not cheap but I've never had one ever wear out on me and their construction is very solid. They also make camber kits for the upper control arm.

When I did mine I bought inner and outer tie rods, upper and lower ball joints and camber kits for both sides and it was around 700 in parts with a life time warranty.

[accordztech]

I prefer MOOG ball joints. Their not cheap but I've never had one ever wear out on me and their construction is very solid. They also make camber kits for the upper control arm.

When I did mine I bought inner and outer tie rods, upper and lower ball joints and camber kits for both sides and it was around 700 in parts with a life time warranty.

I dont trust anything but oem most of the time. But time and time again I have bought MOOG brand suspension stuff and never have been dissapointed.

[Trini Honda]

Ok thanks. Looking up the ball joints now.

[Whit3y]

i read on hear that some people use the Skunk2 UCA for a 91 civic (ef)