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Old May 26, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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Front Torque Arm Question
The bushings in my front torque arms (torque struts, strut rods, radius rods, whatever name you want to go with lol) are bad. I ordered new bushings from FCP Euro and planned on changing them today. After removing the bushing bolt and popping the arm down I checked the ball joint end at the spindle (while still attached there) and there is play in it. Can I get the ball joint end and replace it or is this one of those pieces that the ball joint is built in and not replaceable? I can't seem to find a part number for the ball joint...

Edit: Car is a 2005 E500 Sport rwd
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Old May 26, 2019 | 02:01 PM
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OEM strut rod left is part 2113304911, right 2113305011 EPC does not show ball joint being available separately.

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Old May 26, 2019 | 11:38 PM
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Return the bushing and get the whole arm from FCP. That way if any part of it goes bad, bushing or ball joint, you can send it back and get a free replacement from them in the future.
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Make sure the weight of the car is in the wheels and then tighten it. As much as u can is good.
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