control arm balljoints and trailing arms.

[_bmw_316_lad_]

car failed the nct today (irish version of mot) .because of two ball joints on the o./s of car wrer worn. man was not helpfull about exaltly which ones were worn.
but my q is are the front control arms the same in all e30s and if the ball joint is worn do you have to get a new whole arm.?
and also the trailing arm has no ball joints only bushings? is this correct as i couldnt see any.?
i think there was a error n the sheet and he ment the 2 front control arm ball joints. many many thanks Aran.

[bimanut]

Yes all control arms are the same.You can change the ball joint but it will need pressing out.
I just brought two new control arms.
Trailing arms only have bushes as you say.

[_bmw_316_lad_]

oh lovely job. so no need to buy whole arm only the ball joints?? iv a press and all so sorted

[bimanut]

Just the ball joints will do mate

[bimanut]

Just the ball joints will do mate Wouldnt hurt to change the lollipop bushes whilst your at it

[_bmw_316_lad_]

thanks very much for info