advisory on ball joint

[cocothecat]

Was going through the paper work last night and notice there was an Advisory on the new MOT (although nothing was said to me) with the following :

Nearside front lower front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint

and the same for Offside

Being a total car DIY noob although getting better, is this something I can fix myself? Anything to be worried about? etc

 

[television]

Yes the is quite straight forward. check the post by quicksilver for the last 2 weeks, we had a big post on doing this

 

[cocothecat]

I just found a indie in cardiff to do it for me, not happy to attempt that on my drive!

 

[television]

I just found a indie in cardiff to do it for me, not happy to attempt that on my drive!

That it not so dumb,, they can do it so quick, and have the tools, so a good move

 

[cocothecat]

Yeah he got the parts in cheaper than i been quoted as well plus said it would take him in an hour to do where as 2-3 for me. Booked in for week today

 

[Dosco]

....so have I, MB quoted me £295.00 to replace them! Reading the various post it would seem a straightforward job to DIY would that be the case?

 

[Cole@MBS]

How much, 10 min a side, if your drinking tea at the same time!!

 

[Hertfordshire Merx]

lol Sam !!!!

 

[roadhog]

How much, 10 min a side, if your drinking tea at the same time!!

10 mins is impressive, it took me a lot longer than that. I did drink plenty of tea though.

 

[cocothecat]

I got quoted £200 for the pair and thats new arms etc direct from an indie all MB parts as well thats inc labour etc

 

[roadhog]

I got quoted £200 for the pair and thats new arms etc direct from an indie all MB parts as well thats inc labour etc

2 new genuine MB wishbones fitted for £200 ? Sorry but I find that hard to believe. Aftermarket perhaps but not genuine.

Not all cars need new wishbones, the balljoints on mine can be replaced separately.