R33 Hicas Ball Joint Replacements/uprgrade

[R33Skyrine]

A couple months ago I noticed my r33 gtst hicas ball joints were flogged but neglected the issue. I recently had a full wheel alignment done and the rear end is still snaking under acceleration and deceleration, so i decided I'd better have a closer look at the problem. As expected the balljoint are creating play and they need to be replaced asap. I've had a solid look on the net for the best upgrade without buying a whole hicas lockout system and not much luck. I have a lock bar already and i dont want to tamper with the aligment since i just paid for one. Does anyone know where i can get solid bushes to replace the worn ball joints or what the best upgrade would be. this is the only option i have found so far - http://www.jdmgarageuk.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=843. I've herd rubber(non solid bushes) would create unwanted play...

[zoomzoom]

There are fairly inexpensive ball joint replacements on ebay, made by a tawainese manufacturer. I dont have HICAS, but have used the other ball joints (2 sets front AWD ones, 1 set of rear ones) and theyve been fine.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-REAR-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-HICAS-NISSAN-SKYLINE-R32-R34-R33-89-02-/170765872227?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c2706c63

[R33Skyrine]

I'm after an upgrade if possible but cheers anyway mate

[R33Skyrine]

So i couldnt find ant upgrades that could be posted to australia and the ebay selling have really bad feedback(scammers and there ball joints dont fit plus they claim they aus sellers but are located in taiwan).

I ended up finding some genuine nissan r33 hicas ball joints on justjap for $80 a side. Hope this info can help others in the same situation.

[GTSBoy]

Also, don't assume that your wheel alignment will be fine afterwards. The alignment has been done with those tie rod ends slopped into whatever position they feel like. When the new ones go in, the toe could be changed. Have to get it checked afterwards.

[R33Skyrine]

Yeah cheers mate, makes sense. Justjap sent me 1 gtst ball joint and 1 gtr ball joint....any chance the gtr one would still fit? It has an extra fitting inside it on the back end that faces towards the front of the car but other then that it looks identical..

[GTSBoy]

Send it back.