97 SH lower ball joint - Honda Prelude Forum

THESWAT · 01-14-2011, 08:05 PM

i just snapped my driver lower ball joint, if i get it fixed do i just need to get the ball joint replaced or a whole set of piece?

i really need a quick answer as im back to school on monday and i dont have too much money or time, im really hoping that the lower ball joint which is about $30-40 will do the job and have me back on the road temporarily.

i was driving around 20km/h and the car just dropped i looked under and the lower ball joint was out from driver side.

thanks in advance, yes i did search the forums and found nothing...

THESWAT · 01-14-2011, 08:56 PM

any1 with help? i would really appreciate it

pIERCE · 01-14-2011, 10:37 PM

I don't know very much about suspension repairs, but maybe this site will help give you a good look at what parts you know you've broken.

Part Detail

Good luck man.

Shinji8311 · 01-15-2011, 06:54 PM

Is it the front lower ball joints or is it the rear lower ball joint? There are 2 lower ball joints on each side for the front. my front driver side lower rear ball joint popped out on me in May. Cost me $70 CDN from Honda.

THESWAT · 01-15-2011, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinji8311

Is it the front lower ball joints or is it the rear lower ball joint? There are 2 lower ball joints on each side for the front. my front driver side lower rear ball joint popped out on me in May. Cost me $70 CDN from Honda.

whats the part number for the forward or 1st lower ball joint for the car? whats that called?

kennymcintire · 01-15-2011, 07:12 PM

You should be fine just replacing the ball joint its always recommended to have the alignment checked when your finished

leftbrain99 · 01-16-2011, 12:27 AM

Did your Prelude have the lower ball joint recall service done?

http://members.shaw.ca/FifthGenTSB2/...l%20Joints.pdf

You can check by your VIN at this site:

https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/SEO/Ho...20RECALL%20IDS

I'm curious if your ball joint failure was the defective ball joint or a newer redesigned one.

dippnsidways · 02-06-2012, 10:20 AM

Im replacing mine too. Except I'm not sure if it would fit on an SH. It should though, I've looked at both knuckles before and didn't see a size difference. Def check other forums.

Cheap fix for rear lower ball joints!!!

Hondapartsdeals.com has the part number listed for a front lower ball joint for an SH part#: 51220-SL5-003. I would call them just to make sure though.

ha i know its already Feb., but good luck