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Skunk2 Front Camber Adjustable A-Arm Ball-Joint Question

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Old 02-22-2011, 08:07 PM
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Default Skunk2 Front Camber Adjustable A-Arm Ball-Joint Question

I've had several Skunk2 non-pro-series adjustable front control arms on all my Hondas/Acuras for years now. My R has them and I believe this is the longest setup I've owned on a car so heres my question.

I've had this car for about 2 years now and I installed them on the car before i owned it, about a year and a half before that.

The ball-joint is tightened down on both sides but yet there is play in it. Are these a wear item? I know Skunk2 sells replacements. Just thought I'd ask.

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(hopefully autocross/roadracing people chime in)

For what it is worth. The car is a strictly street car and I've adjusted them ONLY to keep my tires from having camber wear.
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They are most certainly a wear item. They are fairly easy to replace too. I would swap them out when you get a chance. If there is play in the joint its normally time to replace it.
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They are most certainly a wear item. They are fairly easy to replace too. I would swap them out when you get a chance. If there is play in the joint its normally time to replace it.
Right. It's no biggie on replacing them or the price. Just thought Id ask.
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yep. Dont forget to recheck your alignment when your done as well.
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