help please

[phoneguru]

hi. i have a 1997 boxster 2.5. had it for 3 years with no problems. but last week it failed its MOT on a nearside ball joint. now i know that these come already fitted to the wishbone. i was offered a nearly new complete wishbone. i was told they are all the same for the 996 and 986. ...but ! yep took it to the MOT garage and they say it wont fit ! the part number is 99634134108 could anyone advise if they know what model this is off.! and anybody know of any company that refurbish my old wishbone with new ball joint and bushes..? cheers kirk

[ramo80]

Call these guys

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?

They are awesome with respect to part numbers and what fits what. They helped me a great deal when i was trying to fix my wheel carrier and didn't know if the part i had was the right part/ part number.

With respect to refinishing wish bones i have no idea. You can ask them as well.

[70Sixter]

The ball joints and bushings are not replaceable to my knowledge. If anyone has developed a method to do it please share.

The entire control arm must be replaced. I'd recommended doing both sides at at the same time. IIRC the mounting changed for MY02.

Ramo80 is right about Suncoast, they are good folks.

And WELCOME!

[gschotland]

You might want to try Vertex Auto, http://www.****************************************.com. They offer a number of remanufactured suspension parts.

Gary