Upper Ball Joint Rubber

[barryh]

I have been changing the front springs on my KJ and now find that I have managed to tear the dust rubber on the upper ball joint--don't ask how--I have no idea.
Does anyone know whether it is possible to buy the rubber cover separately without changing the whole Upper Arm. I am trying to contact the guy who advertises replacement arms on e-bay but so far no success.
thanks barryh

[grover1]

I once got a ball joint rubbers from pedders in they had containers of all different sizes if not Check REPCO .

[barryh]

Thanks grover1
I have already ordered a new arm but I will chase up my local Pedders and others as it is a great pity to throw out the arm for the sake of a torn rubber.
Interesting to note that the arms are the same for both left and right, so one spare good for both.
I have just fitted new springs and shocks(KYB from US and Kings for springs) so when they settle I will post the new ride heights. I took a few pictures of some of the tools I used which I will post for the non experts who may be interested in doing the job themselves. barryh

[Dark Knight]

I think you are correct in pointing out the design fault of Jeep (fault or genius?) that the whole arm needs to be replaced....

A couple of us have ordered the replacement upper control arms from Jeeping By Al in the states. He has fixed this issue with an aftermarket UCA that has a replacement ball joint.

Do a forum search, but it isn't too difficult to install these yourself. Just need a few extension bars and an 18mm socket.

I think I paid around AUD400 for both delivered about a year ago.