hub ball joint f**Ked!!

So I'm guessing R Sport in Wimbledon is closed, any recommendations where to get this part from?
[MENTION=2435]parkincj[/MENTION] Have you tried Doncaster Diagnostic Centre? I had mine done there a couple of months back. They are a RS specialist and with you being located in Doncaster they must only be a 10 minute drive from you?
 
[MENTION=2435]parkincj[/MENTION] Have you tried Doncaster Diagnostic Centre? I had mine done there a couple of months back. They are a RS specialist and with you being located in Doncaster they must only be a 10 minute drive from you?

Will give them a call, only need the part as I will fit myself. Thanks for the info.
 
@parkincj Have you tried Doncaster Diagnostic Centre? I had mine done there a couple of months back. They are a RS specialist and with you being located in Doncaster they must only be a 10 minute drive from you?
[MENTION=52036]Lewjew[/MENTION] how much did they charge to do this? (if you don't mind me asking) I'm in Grimsby and I think that is the closest RS Specialist to me.
 
[MENTION=52036]Lewjew[/MENTION] how much did they charge to do this? (if you don't mind me asking) I'm in Grimsby and I think that is the closest RS Specialist to me.

Sorry [MENTION=52218]niall_227[/MENTION] I've only just seen this. I think I paid about £330 for both sides. Might be worth giving them a call and mentioning you were recommended from this site, they might sort you out a discount
 
Sorry [MENTION=52218]niall_227[/MENTION] I've only just seen this. I think I paid about £330 for both sides. Might be worth giving them a call and mentioning you were recommended from this site, they might sort you out a discount

I rang up today to book her in, £400 and he wasnt budging. Might need to take out a loan :tongueout:
 
Evening lads my n/s is shagged where is best to buy these ball joints these days ? I haven't even phoned Renault but the guy who did my mot said i need a new hub ? Surely the joint can be changed by pressing it out ??

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Have you changed these yourself mate do you know how hard of a job it is or if there's a how to?
Cheers

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I havn't no. Not the easiest job ever though. Hub needs to come off usually; and they need pushing out with a press ideally. Coupled with a bit of heat perhaps. Unless experienced - a bit of a specialist job

Link i posted is the cheapest you'll get them though !
 
Ok cheers for the help appreciate it.ive done a few with presses but was a bit worried of breaking the hub or wether I'd be able to get the press in the hub due to the shape of it.bet Renault charge a fortune [emoji18]

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why are they measuring the rubber boot width on one and then not the same on the other (fake) one...

as for the 2 swivel joints one could say the fake one with the rubber dust cover would actually last longer than the genuine as it will stop water/dirt ingress!
 
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why are they measuring the rubber boot width on one and then not the same on the other (fake) one...

as for the 2 swivel joints one could say the fake one with the rubber dust cover would actually last longer than the genuine as it will stop water/dirt ingress!
I bought 2 swivel joints from them and they both have dust covers!!

Go figure...
 
Bit of an update on these.

I have found a UK supplier for genuine OCAP lower pivot ball joints as pictured below.

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The item that is now in the U.K. is the OCAP genuine item used by Renault and the same as what Rofag sell.
There is only 8 in the U.K. at the moment as supplier is only getting them in dribs and drabs.
I have just bought 4 of them and collect them tomorrow