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Old Aug 11th, 2003, 10:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i replaced mine without replacing the control arm. it involves taking off a snap ring, beating the old ball joint out, and gently beating the new ball joint in and repalcing a snap ring. i got my parts at advance auto for a lot less than what it cost for the new control arm, its just allot more work.

but to ansewer your question, yes they do sell balljoints only, and yes it can be done. its just the fsm says it has to be replaced in one piece.
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95 200sx timing advanced to 15*, custom cai, Stromung exaust (no cat), b&m short throw shifter, rusted out fenders, worn suspension, creaking balljoints, cracked windshield and bad cv axles. your regular hooptie that requires 92 octane.
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