I know that the oem nut from the rear trailing arm will fit the balljoint on the rear toe arm. I have also measured the length of the ball joints before and they are the same. Also the replacement boot is the same part number for all three parts.

I would recommend emailing HARDRACE USA with the part number of the Hardrace rear ball joint. To see if they can order it for you.

 

This really is a big deal..if it is correct... i know plenty of people who have had to replace the trailing arm due to the ball joint going bad. Me included.


IIRC the ball joint on the trailing arm is bigger with a different boot cover. Takes the same cover as the front lower control arm. FYI all the rear ball joint cover/boots are available from Mitsubishi /\/\ yes I agree. No they are not the same part number. The hole in the boot is different for the rear trailing arm. Ask Russell at Mitsubishiparts.net he had to replace two since they are different ( this was on on my 2005 MR ). As I said it matches the front lower control arm.

Has any one ordered these ball joints and tried installing in the rear lower control arm? Is so, please post up as I have 2 control arms that need replacement joints. The boots I will source from Russell.

Milburn

 

Someone update here if they check these out. I'm just about to pull my rear uppers to check them out. Boots are torn. If the ball joints are shot, these might be perfect.

 

I got some good news guys!

I hope this gonna help some of my brother here.

The price is around 180/200 $ US Shipped for a pair.

 

Awesome. Im in the same boat. Right upper contol arm ball joint loose and the left has a torn boot. Now how to order them. Lol

 

Or scrap the whole thing and get tubulars from rt/ernie

 

How much do the tubulars run? Is there a site for them?

 

Nvm found it. Just the trailing arm. No upper and they are 750 bucks

 

I think the OEM arm is really great. Dont waste your cash on aftermarket part just because you have a dead ball joint.

Look at the Tilton Evo.

Timeattack beast worldwide champion with OEM Arm.

You can see all the oem parts on this page.

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...shi-Evo-9.aspx

Alot of pro stay with the OEM arm!

 

$180/pair is pretty dang pricey for ball joints. I know it's better than a NEW arm, but still. Ball joints for most applications are under $50 each.

Good to have the information, but I'm not in a rush to replace all 6, yet. I'm still a bit weary about this fitting in all 3 positions. If they boots are different, I'd assume the size of the threaded shaft may be a little different, too.

 

correct /\/\

 

FYI, I got a reply from Hardrace this morning. $165 shipped in the US. A little better, but I think $120 shipped would be a more reasonable price.

I'll be pulling and inspecting my RUCAs within the week. I'll see if I need them.

 

Anyone finally tried the HardRace kit ?

 

The factory arms are pretty damn stout, lot of road guys continue to use them.

 

Gents,

FYI, the aftermarket arms come with a MOOG ball joint, #K772, which will work for 20 bucks .