New ball joints

[Johan]

Well, where should I get them? I want to purcahse the ball joints (the upper ones) with fastening bolts, but it seems that most places sell them with rivets, wich I don't want.
Also, there seems to be quite a price range, is there any difference between the $25 and the $50 ones?

 

[TWINRAY]

Here in the states, I believe it's the opposite. Getting them with rivets is the abnormality. I would personally get either Moog or TRW brand. There are cheaper ones like the ones when you buy a rebuild kit but they are a "mystery" brand. I would also put poly boots in place of the rubber boots. Rubber boots you have a 50/50 chance they will eventially crack or split. Just my .02

 

[Johan]

I will buy them from the states, so that's where I'm looking. Corvette Central and Zip, for example, sell them without anything (at least there is no info), and then you can buy rivets separately.

 

[MaineShark]

Replacement balljoints generally use bolts, not rivets.

At least with the ones that Zip sells, the bolts are included.

Joe

 

[Johan]

Ok, I was confused when I saw the rivet set sold separately, but maybe that's just if you want to keep it original.

 

[The73vetteman]

I'd recommend Moog ball joints. Federal-Mogul components are always durable and good value.