Upper ball joints / control arms

[GT400]

I did some searching already but didnt find much out there. after 220k miles, my upper ball joints a clunking around over every bump. i know they are integrated into the upper control arms. Has anyone found a better, less expensive alternative to new ones from toyota? I've seen a couple custom set-ups done, and would consider doing the same if its price economical.

Thanks in advance for the help,
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[Mk3runner]

local autoparts store. napaonline got cool prices. ebay if your really needing it cheap.. theres places. our vendors on here could hook you up.

 

[GT400]

i did find some special order at a local parts store, but still at $270 a piece, which hurts. i was just hoping someone had a secret hook up or better solution.

 

[Mk3runner]

I see them anywhere from 40 to 100. 270 is a grip.

 

[Mk3runner]

http://store.driftmotion.com/static/Category87.php

http://a2motorsports.net/suspension.html

and many more places far cheaper then what you been finding. its out there bro just gotta look.

if you dont see it give them a call, Aaron from driftmotion is cool. CK from A2 is cool. just call and ask or if you see what your looking for then buy it up.

 

[GT400]

i appreciate the help, i was definitely not looking in the right places.

 

[Mk3runner]

its all good. just hunt around and you'll find what you need.

 

[Joe]

Found a site jic majic. It fits JZA70 will it fit MA70?


Here is the link. Need advice about the numbers though.


http://www.jic-magic.com/ViewProduct.aspx?productid=10&AC=1&id=180#AC

 

[SideWinderGX]

That adds negative camber, which you don't need.

Stick to driftmotion and the regular supra websites. If it's over $80 for one side, it's too much.

 

[Joe]

Found some $214 a piece rock auto.com

the link


http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1278525,parttype,10401,partGroup,27


manufacturers web
http://www.beckarnley.com/


hard to find new at a beter price than oem.

 

[Moy]

a2's link doesn't work, fyi

 

[3p141592654]

Are you sure the uppers are bad? Usually the lowers are the ones that fail as they support the full weight of the car. The uppers only locate the carrier.

 

[casgallo]

Yes, front ball upper joints go bad all the time... I called the local napa and they said they didn't show any for our supras.... though mistakes are made (I also checked napa online and found nothing.)

RockAuto best pricing as of yet?

 

[grimreaper]

Are you sure the uppers are bad? Usually the lowers are the ones that fail as they support the full weight of the car. The uppers only locate the carrier.

might explain the design then, good info