30-04-2020, 05:54 PM
If the ball joints don't have play in them I wouldn't replace them just now - not a big deal to do them at a later date if you need to. Anyway, you can only easily replace them if you have the bolt-on (original style) rather than aftermarket control arms which often have BJ's that are rivetted in place. If/when you do replace them there are 2 sizes that came on these cars - 16mm or 18mm & you won't know which size you have until you remove them.
Also, the front bushes on the control arm tend not to wear so should be OK - only replace if they look shot. In the pics you posted the ARB bushes also looked OK (no big cracks / tears) but you'll really have to make your own visual assessment.
Happy fettling!
Also, the front bushes on the control arm tend not to wear so should be OK - only replace if they look shot. In the pics you posted the ARB bushes also looked OK (no big cracks / tears) but you'll really have to make your own visual assessment.
Happy fettling!