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Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:05 pm
by toddl1
I'm looking for new ball joints an tie rod ends for my NA6.
I've found some mazda genuine ball joints on one of the forum sponsor's sites, but they are $100 each :/
Does anybody know of any aftermarket parts available? the only ones that I have been able to find are a company in the US called MOOG who sell through amazon, but do not ship to Aus.
cheers.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:36 pm
by Waz man
What is wrong with $100, they are $130 from Mazda.
I know I just priced them.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:45 pm
by sailaholic
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:49 pm
by CHRISTolo
Just bought these -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130489809041 ... 572wt_1139They look like the 93le version for lowered mx5s with bump steer issues.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:07 pm
by toddl1
Thanks for the responses.
@Waz man $130 for a pair is reasonable $100 each is not.
@CHRISTolo I saw those on ebay, but I'm always slightly suspicious of no name ebay stuff. Has anybody fitted these? If they are in fact good though that's quite a bargain.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:11 pm
by toddl1
also the ebay one says it only suits power steering models, mine is manual steering.
Is there a difference in the parts? because it doesnt say anything on the genuine ones.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:16 pm
by CHRISTolo
For manual steering -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-Tie-Rod-En ... 572wt_1297Click on "See other Items" then search for miata/mx5.
toddl1 wrote:also the ebay one says it only suits power steering models, mine is manual steering.
Is there a difference in the parts? because it doesnt say anything on the genuine ones.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:41 am
by toddl1
Thanks, let me know what the quality of the parts is like when they arrive.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:19 pm
by Pamex
Be wary of ebay tie rods and ends. There have been some horror stories from the U.S. of snappage. I couldn't figure out how they were snapping and am not sure of the truth or if they were incorrectly installed, but I decided to steer clear.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:51 pm
by Mr Morlock
cheap tie rod ends (bjs) not a good plan. Go to Bursons and get a quote and ask them to tell you who the maker is. Various local bearing suppliers will be able to source and give a price. There are certain aftermarket suppliers with a good reputation. Pamex may well be right- poor quality steel and this product takes a lot wear and tear.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:59 pm
by hks_kansei
not to mention, if there were one thing I'd prefer not break on my car, it's the steering.
And brakes.
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:48 pm
by Waz man
I just went into Repco after being told a lower ball joint was now $150 from Mazda, they said I could pick up one on Monday and it was $62.
Fantastic!
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:48 pm
by spikes
What is the reason you are replacing the tie rods and ball joints dude, were they worn?
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:28 pm
by Waz man
Fixing up a car that had a small hit in the front/side
Re: Ball joints and Tie Rods.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:58 pm
by Waz man
Crap! Crap! Crap!
They got the part in and it is not for a MX5 it is for a Kia something.
It was listed in their parts book but it does not fit - wankers
Too good to be true, was rining in my ears.