yup thats what happened to me, thank goodness i was in the city.


"Tegger®" <teggeratistopdotcom@changetheobvious.invalid> wrote in message
news:Xns94C55481CA9ABteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> googamooga@aol.com (Googamooga) spake unto the masses in
> news:20040408040917.27035.00000916@mb-m12.aol.com:
>
> > 90 integra LS
> >
> > If your upper or lower ball joint is loose, is it possible to just
> > tighten it or do you have to replace the whole thing?
>
>
>
> It's WORN, not "loose".
>
> Replace the whole thing. A dealer part will be the entire upper A-arm,
> about $150. Aftermarket may be just the ball joint.
>
> Word of warning: If one is worn, the other is not far behind. Also the
> lower ball joints can seize and snap with disastrous results:
>
> http://www.tegger.com/images/quarterview.jpg
> http://www.tegger.com/images/closeup.jpg
>
> Speed was about 50mph when the ball joint stud snapped. Miraculously, the
> driveshaft was saved. The inner CV joint bearings were sucked into the
boot
> and were not lost.
>
> Also, the fender popped back straight after the wheel was pulled forwards
> again.
>
> I had all 4 ball joints plus the steering outer tie-rod ends replaced
(with
> OEM). At 210,000 miles all 6 were worn to varying degrees.
>
>
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
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