ok i have a '01 rap and i recently bent the little bolt with the ball on the end that connects with the a-arm( the ball joint) my a-arm is perfectly fine. my question is can i purchase just the the little ball joint bolt that i bent? cause everywhere i have looks is telling me that i have the buy a whole friggin a-arm.

p.s. because my tire was a litle bit crooked i played around with the tie rod and after about 2 hours of riding the ball joint bolt actually came raight out of the a-arm. so my other question is if i can get a new ball joint bolt how do i pop it in place? could i hammer it or do i need to take it some where that has a special tool?


thx, rod.

 

I don't think you can replace the ones on the stock a arms.. just the tierod ends.

 

the lower a-arm ball joints can be replaced, you can order the ball joint from your dealer. the upper ball joints - well you have to buy a new arm.

 

yea, i am just going ot bend it back and pop it back in. hoefully that will atleast last the rest of the season... i guess eventually i will just need to purchase a a-arm. i might even go all the way and buy a front widening kit and new suspension. and hey, i hav seen where u can get the front suspension kit it on box... how much are those? thanks guys.