Top ball joints

[steady eddie]

I need to replace the top ball joints on both sides.
Car is a Mk 1 v special.
I am led to believe that I need to replace the wishbones as the ball joints are not seperate.
Any information as cheapest place to purchase these.
Thanks
Steady Eddie

[cwinterb]

V8 Roadsters in the US do a replacement ball joint http://www.v8roadsters.com/category-s/104.htm. You'd need access to a press to fit them.

However, a good second hand pair of upper wishbones from Autolink or Junk Yard Dog on MX5Nutz may be a better option. For example: http://www.autolinkmx5.com/wishbone-mx-5-mk1-front...

You can replace the rubber dust boots on the upper ball joints (there have been a few reports of MOT failures on these) if the ball joints themselves are OK. http://www.autolinkmx5.com/ball-joint-rubber-dust-...

Edited by cwinterb on Sunday 15th September 00:02

[steady eddie]

Picked up a pair second hand for £50 from an MX5 breaker.
Job done
Steadt