upper control arm woes

kolby · Apr 30th, 2014, 21:29

my 144 is in the garage having some suspension bits for the MOT, however one upper arm has gone wrong, basically need the spindle/bar, do any of you fine people know if you can buy this bit separate?

also I can only find new control arms on the likes of Skandix for circa: £150 delivered, any idea's on recon ones or possible alternatives?

Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Cheers
Dan

classicswede · Apr 30th, 2014, 23:27

It sound like you just need a top ball joint. You can press the old one out and press a new one in. I keep them in stock as do other suppliers, you don't need a complete arm unless it has rusted badly or been damaged

kolby · May 1st, 2014, 10:25

nope got the new balljoint already, its the link piece/bar across the arm that's the problem, don't seem to be any for sale in the UK!
Dan

kolby · May 1st, 2014, 11:49

just had a reply from amazon cars, they have new and second hand ones I think so should sorted!
Dan

Apr 30th, 2014, 21:29	#1
kolby Junior Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2018 21:50 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Liskeard	upper control arm woes my 144 is in the garage having some suspension bits for the MOT, however one upper arm has gone wrong, basically need the spindle/bar, do any of you fine people know if you can buy this bit separate? also I can only find new control arms on the likes of Skandix for circa: £150 delivered, any idea's on recon ones or possible alternatives? Any help will be greatly appreciated! Cheers Dan

Apr 30th, 2014, 23:27	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 11:43 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	It sound like you just need a top ball joint. You can press the old one out and press a new one in. I keep them in stock as do other suppliers, you don't need a complete arm unless it has rusted badly or been damaged __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 1st, 2014, 10:25	#3
kolby Junior Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2018 21:50 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Liskeard	nope got the new balljoint already, its the link piece/bar across the arm that's the problem, don't seem to be any for sale in the UK! Dan

May 1st, 2014, 11:49	#4
kolby Junior Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2018 21:50 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Liskeard	just had a reply from amazon cars, they have new and second hand ones I think so should sorted! Dan

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