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iijjee
14-03-2009, 10:35 PM
Wisdom anyone?

Just changed my front kuckles from 243mm EG brakes to 262mm EK.

The upper arm (kind of a fork shape) didn't fit so just used current ones, which have diff mounting points and a 'T' piece behind the spring for strength I think.

The camber etc and dimensions seemed similar so looks/feels fine.

My main issue is the bolt running from the upper arm into the top of the knuckle has broken off where the split pin hole is, meaning no split pin and only part thread holding it in. It was already like this so has survived so far but would like to FIX it... Any ideas? Replace upper arm? Can the bush and bolt section be pressed out and replaced? Could I put some kind of 'lock tight glue or cement' up inside the thread to make it safe?

Am off to Wakefield in 2 weeks so want to get it right for little cost!

Thanks!
mocchi
15-03-2009, 12:48 AM
You need to replace the upper arm. The ball joint cannot be pressed out in the upper arm, you can change the rubber boot but not the ball joint itself.

Locktite won't work, even JB weld wont work. hmm.. haven't actually tried JB welding it but i can bet $10 it'll break. hehe.

As stated in manual.

Upper arm only cost $20 maybe? I bought mine from mugenpower168 for $10.
vinnY
15-03-2009, 03:03 AM
yeah just get a new arm, just not safe to drive around like that
could end up costing much more than $20 for a upper control arm
iijjee
15-03-2009, 10:52 AM
Anybody got one? Is it stock to have the bar behind the spring/shock? Do they vary from vti to si to breeze to eg6 etc?

Need it by Thursday 'cos car is in for a clutch then!

NNSW or GCoast... or fast-post Brissie/Syd!
90LAN
15-03-2009, 10:55 AM
Anybody got one? Is it stock to have the bar behind the spring/shock? Do they vary from vti to si to breeze to eg6 etc?

Need it by Thursday 'cos car is in for a clutch then!

NNSW or GCoast... or fast-post Brissie/Syd!

yeah i got itr ones here alot better than others mention
iijjee
15-03-2009, 02:40 PM
Will they fit and EG, no matter what? How are they better 9OLAN? How much are they? Any chance you could post? Ta!
90LAN
15-03-2009, 02:52 PM
bigger bushing and arm if i can remember
u can have 50 picked up
nah just go for a drive mate your not that far away
if not just go to honda wreckers at nerang be your best bet
mocchi
15-03-2009, 03:08 PM
hey 90lan so front upper arm for eg vti/gli is different from eg6 ones?


bigger bushing and arm if i can remember
u can have 50 picked up
nah just go for a drive mate your not that far away
if not just go to honda wreckers at nerang be your best bet
90LAN
15-03-2009, 03:10 PM
hey 90lan so front upper arm for eg vti/gli is different from eg6 ones?

im not sure about that one
mocchi
15-03-2009, 03:12 PM
bigger bushing and arm if i can remember


what's this one?
90LAN
15-03-2009, 03:33 PM
what's this one?

itr type r
iijjee
15-03-2009, 03:35 PM
What 'burb? I could blat to the coast tonight after dark, but couldn't really get to Bris anywhere! Would like to go for a ride in another EG B18CR one day, though!