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can the evo9 lower control arms be restored?

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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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can the evo9 lower control arms be restored?

can they if so how can I get it done
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by golgo13
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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what do you mean about restored control arms? bushings?
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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My fault guys gotta be clear the ball joint on it. Can it be replaced not the bushing and lol at chu for laughing at anything
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Yes, the ball joint can be pressed out. There's a how to thread on here.
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Where can I find a vendor that sells them so I can get this done can you please post up the appropriate thread for me.
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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The front lower control arm ball joint is no factory serviceable. The only options are th Whiteline and AMS roll center adjustment joints. Many people opt for WHiteline.
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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My fault guys gotta be clear the ball joint on it. Can it be replaced not the bushing and lol at chu for laughing at anything
My standard for humor is pretty low.
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Do they have a website?
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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First item on list..

http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Mits...Evolution.html
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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okay I did the research I hear the white line ball-joints greatly affect the handling of the Evo is this true?you see my car is not lowered at all I like the stock rideheight. what do I do stock replacement?
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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there is no stock replacement, buy new (or used in good condition) arms
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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I think that moog makes a stock replacement. I'm not positive though.
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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balljoints are not able to be replaced you do have to buy a new lower control arm
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