Ball joint is done

[ViperTurboPete]

I got home from camp last night after riding for over a week and I noticed one of my ball joints are gone. It moves up and down freely in the A-arm. Does this mean the a-arm is damaged also? I haven't taken it apart yet and I don't want to yet because I am planning on riding some more.

 

[cannondale27]

No.Balljoints are replaceable.Usually hammers up the spindle when they get that bad though.

 

[sorenson1610]

I had this happen with the NCI balljoint kit this year, I was thinking I just need to re-shim it. Anybody know if that is possible or do I need a new one?

 

[roostinraptor]

ive got a brand new one i can sell you. was gonna replace mine but got a zbroz kit instead

 

[09nytro]

I had this happen with the NCI balljoint kit this year, I was thinking I just need to re-shim it. Anybody know if that is possible or do I need a new one?

You can re-shim them, a few people have done it

 

[sorenson1610]

I had this happen with the NCI balljoint kit this year, I was thinking I just need to re-shim it. Anybody know if that is possible or do I need a new one?

You can re-shim them, a few people have done it

Thanks for the conformation, just wanted to make sure.

 

[09nytro]

The balljoints are replaceable, a press or hammer and a shocket will work to get them out