FS '87 944 control arm/A-arm/Wishbone - needs rebuild and not rebuildable

[Bukowski]

'87 944 control arm/A-arm/Wishbone - needs rebuild and not rebuildable.

I tried to use the Rennbay kit - will not work. There's some exotic method but not for me. I put one drill hole in the center of the bottom face of the ball joint. a divot was made in the edge where I was looking for the clip but never found it.

best offer - 10 bucks plus shipping would be nice.

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Hello - please include a photo of the item and it's location.


Thanks,
Dmitry

[Bukowski]

ships from MA

pics:

[Bukowski]

and close up of the problem area:

[kdjones2000]

That type is not rebuildable. The aluminum has been rolled over the ball joint assembly.

That is unless you have a very capable machine shop do the modifications.

[Timmay!]

Guys,
See the extra mounting tab at the front of the control arm? That's a 968 arm - not rebuildable - and the tab is for the brake cooling air director.

[Bukowski]

Right - I started a thread about this. A couple users suggested it was possible but I was skeptical.

... so should I remove this item as absolute trash and unsellable?

[kdjones2000]

If the joint is not tight, garbage.

[Timmay!]

Not trash. recyclable. We recycle all metals from the shop. Steel, copper wires, alum, cat converters, everything. You might not be lucky enough to have a place near enough to you?

[Bukowski]

Yes of course I meant "garbage" in the broad sense. Perhaps I can make a lamp out of it.

Thanks everyone.

[dgcantrell]

Why did they design that s**t like that. Damned bean counters..

[Timmay!]

Best guess is it's a lot stronger support for the ball joint.