C6Z Rear ball joints same as front?
#1
Burning Brakes
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C6Z Rear ball joints same as front?
Anyone know whether the rear ball joints (upper and lower) are the same as the front on the C6?
These are listed for the the front and are popular replacements:
Lower: MOOG Part # K6537
Upper: MOOG Part # K500134
Can they be used on the rear as well? Visually they look the same... not sure if there are spindle bore size or taper differences front to rear though?
These are listed for the the front and are popular replacements:
Lower: MOOG Part # K6537
Upper: MOOG Part # K500134
Can they be used on the rear as well? Visually they look the same... not sure if there are spindle bore size or taper differences front to rear though?
#2
the lowers and uppers are different, but they work both front and rear
btw zip corvette sells c5 and c6 balljoints
www.zip-corvette.com/
also pfadt sells lower balljoints that can be adjusted as they wear:
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/130
btw zip corvette sells c5 and c6 balljoints
www.zip-corvette.com/
also pfadt sells lower balljoints that can be adjusted as they wear:
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/130
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GM makes 2 knuckles; Front right is the same as Rear left and vice versa
I can't tell you the ball jts. are the same part#, but the uppers are the same as they are pressed into the knuckle
2009 GM changed the knuckles on all models, forum members have stated this was due to the ZR1 brakes(you'll notice more material in the brake mount area)
I can't tell you the ball jts. are the same part#, but the uppers are the same as they are pressed into the knuckle
2009 GM changed the knuckles on all models, forum members have stated this was due to the ZR1 brakes(you'll notice more material in the brake mount area)
#5
Burning Brakes
The dealer just replaced the left rear lower ball joint on my Z because of a torn boot. Cost - $175. I was aware the front and rear lower ball joints were interchangable so asked the tech the cost of the front one. He looked it up - $75. Strange.
The dealer parts department does not stock Z brake padlets but does stock four front Corvette emblems. Even more strange.
The GMPP is a wonderful thing!
The dealer parts department does not stock Z brake padlets but does stock four front Corvette emblems. Even more strange.
The GMPP is a wonderful thing!
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The dealer just replaced the left rear lower ball joint on my Z because of a torn boot. Cost - $175. I was aware the front and rear lower ball joints were interchangable so asked the tech the cost of the front one. He looked it up - $75. Strange.
The dealer parts department does not stock Z brake padlets but does stock four front Corvette emblems. Even more strange.
The GMPP is a wonderful thing!
The dealer parts department does not stock Z brake padlets but does stock four front Corvette emblems. Even more strange.
The GMPP is a wonderful thing!
#7
Burning Brakes
So everywhere in the above post where I wrote ball joint, change to read tie rod end.
My post was based on info from my tech. However, I didn't ask him if he'd ever replaced a front rod end with a rear and vice versa and if so how did he deal with the zerk.
Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion.
Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways.
#8
Burning Brakes
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Ahhh, Steve, you have just exposed the fact I don't know the difference between a ball joint and a tie rod end. I attribute this gross error to the fact I engaged the keyboard before engaging the brain.
So everywhere in the above post where I wrote ball joint, change to read tie rod end.
My post was based on info from my tech. However, I didn't ask him if he'd ever replaced a front rod end with a rear and vice versa and if so how did he deal with the zerk.
Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion.
Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways.
So everywhere in the above post where I wrote ball joint, change to read tie rod end.
My post was based on info from my tech. However, I didn't ask him if he'd ever replaced a front rod end with a rear and vice versa and if so how did he deal with the zerk.
Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion.
Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways.
Rear Bump-Steer Kit
Front Bump-Steer Kit
They are adjustable and I think the bearings are rebuildable in these???
#9
Burning Brakes
McMung, Good advice. Any future maintenance on these rod ends will indeed consider the ZIP components. This time, however, had I been aware, would probably still have used the oem parts as the work was accomplished via the GMPP.
#10
I would (eventually) replace the stock units with these:
Rear Bump-Steer Kit
Front Bump-Steer Kit
They are adjustable and I think the bearings are rebuildable in these???
Rear Bump-Steer Kit
Front Bump-Steer Kit
They are adjustable and I think the bearings are rebuildable in these???
#11
Is a full set of ball joints really $550?!!?
I'm swapping in a set of control arms with delrin bushings and I was going to replace ball joints at the same time but 550? That seems like a bit much for non adjustable bj
I'm swapping in a set of control arms with delrin bushings and I was going to replace ball joints at the same time but 550? That seems like a bit much for non adjustable bj
#12
531.60 from Zip. Then 34.99 for shipping (they have a shipping system based on the cost of the item rather than the size/weight).
The other option you have is amazon (under 400).
search for "2005 corvette ball joint" (2005 because the c6 model started that year and they usually dont list every individual year the part was on the car - usually it will state 2005- 2010 or 2013 depending on how up to date the vendor is)
The other option you have is amazon (under 400).
search for "2005 corvette ball joint" (2005 because the c6 model started that year and they usually dont list every individual year the part was on the car - usually it will state 2005- 2010 or 2013 depending on how up to date the vendor is)