rcrone928

For those needing new front lower ball joonts check out 928 specialist! I sent for a set of two @ 43 bucks ea. German made as well!! Also recieved two used ecentrics from 928 intl at 25 each. Cant beat it.

EspritS4s

Note, it looks like this sale is for the pre-86.5 ball joints.

rcrone928

yes. 83 and older had alloy supports, so it would be good deal for the old buggers.

928man

I need new lower ball joints for my 80 Euro-S, I'm guessing the housings are aluminum? Besides ordering new ball joints do I need to order anything else for this job? Eccentrics- what are they & do I need them for this job?

jpitman2

One of the old eccentrics is useable on the new joints. Also they specifiy new bottom shock mount plates for this upgrade, but the only difference is the studs are shorter. If you are happy to have the longer threads sticking down (might meet some road debris and get damaged), or able to cut the excess thread off, leaving the old shock mounts in place can save some time and $, not having to undo the bottom shock bolt etc.
There are several notes here about how to note the old alignment of the wheel BEFORE dismantling, and get it close to the same place when re-assembled, so it will drive well enough to get to an alignment place.
jp 83 Euro S AT 53k BTDT