Here is the rebuild kit for the late model arms. Does both sides for $185.00 and uses an aluminum/bronze bushing instead of the plastic stock one.

The process to rebuild is simple as long as arm is in good condition. See the web site Dirks posted for info.

www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/94...944M_SUSshk_pg4.htm#

1. remove arms from car
2. use propane torch to heat epoxy on bottom side of ball joint until bubbling, remove epoxy with screw driver.
3. remove snap ring with small hardened pick. if required you can drill a 1/8" hole on the edge to get snap ring out.
4. remove all internals and check for damage of machined area where plastic cup was. if plastic cup came out in pieces there may be damage to area. if damaged look for replacement arm
5. reassemble according to directions.
6. inspect periodically for damage.

This is a job that should take about a hour per side. I have done this job at the track in between sessions.

Thanks, I have seen these repair kits and have read in a few places that they are not recommended, as they are not "safe". If this is not the case, I will happily undertake the repair.

there are kits out there that do not have the hardened chromoly pin. I would not use any of those kits.

I have personally used these with good results.

Any word on when some of the actually proposed changes will be released?

As I recall, Mr. Buzzetti, you rebuilt a late arm on the 12 car at Porsches at the Point! Of course, that one was not a wear failure of the ball joint but, none the less, it was not a BIG job.

The better ball joint kit now comes with the bronze bushing and, thanks to a rule change, they are now allowed. Since going to the better kit, I have had no problems (from wear) since.

Jason, if you are going to be at Porsches at the Point - 2012, I can show you the better kit. I have one in the trailer. Heck, if you need one, bring your arm and we can fix it right up.

Big Dog

The brass bushing ball joints are a cost effective, and safe option on the late control arms. I ran them for years on my previous car. The early aluminum arms are not recommended for competition by Porsche. The steel arms are the better option for early cars.

We will officially open up for rules change proposals in a week or so.