Im looking into changing the lower balljoints on the front suspension of my 928's.

I see there are different parnumbers in PET for the early vs the newer suspension. Are the balljoints interchangeable despite this, or do I need to buy the early ones for my 84, and the later ones for my S4 and GT?

 

there are two different types, basically the same thing upside down for the later cars i think from about 1986??

 

oh for the early cars theres a few sets really cheap on fleabay uk now.

 

Seen them. Are those for the Early cars? He lists them as being for all, hence my question.

 

Just curious 993turbo, why the switch to 928's. You had some nice 911's. I am NOT trying to get into a debate by the way. I also do like the 911's just as well.

Andy
83 Euro S

 

Always wanted a 928 Strosek. Bought one. Got bitten by the 928 bug. Now got 3. the rest is history. No debate please.

 

yep they are for the early cars the adjuster recesses are on the same side as the spindle for the late cars

 

There's early Alum. until TSB 84-01 (1984), then early steel to 1986.5, and finally later steel.

If you need p/n's I could x-ref tonite.

 

You shouldn't be buying the early aluminum ones, right? If we're talking about the same thing, I changed the balljoints on my 82 from the aluminum carriers to the steel carrier ones. The bracket is reusable (althought it shows more of the threads), but you'll need two new eccentrics (one for each side).

A search for "aluminum ball joints" will be revelation if you haven't heard of the issue before.

 

no these arnt the ally ones theres early and late steel ones.

 

For you '84, you will want TRW part number 44-B1-7112, Porsche part number 928 341 049 12

 

Thanks for the info..

:-)