E30 Zone

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.

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.

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

Just the ball joints will do mate

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

thanks very much for info