309 Wishbones With Gp N Style Balljoint?

[Guest CraigyBoy]

I know there are lots of similar posts but haven't found any relating to the balljoint yet.

 

I want to fit 309 wishbones to my 205 but want to make sure the ones I buy have Gp N style balljoints. (Just a small cut-away for the hub pinch bolt rather than a groove all the way round the pin). A mate told me that all 309 ones have this stronger type balljoint, is this true?? Or does anyone know which brands are?

 

I use Gp N std length 205 arms (£250 a pair!) at the mo as I've had two ball joints break (on separate cars) using the std grooved type.

 

P.S. I'm not worried if the bushes are junk as I will probably fit poly. Also, I know about the problem with hole in the hub going oval.

[Guest CraigyBoy]

Any info anyone??

 

Anyone fitted 309 arms? If so, what make? Did they have the fully grooved balljoint?

 

I had a look at some in GSF the other day and they were the grooved type. I.e. not the ones i want.

 

Cheers if you can help

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

All 309 arm's have the groove all the way around, From std Pug one's to factor one's, Never seen any different one's to date

[Normski 1]

Same here, I've had a couple of sets from motor factors and all have had the groove right round.

[Guest CraigyBoy]

Nice one guys, i guess that answers the question!

 

Cheers for the replies

[Chris H 10]

For sure its only the PTS arms that don't have the grouve running right round the joint!

 

Saying that...i've yet to break one in 8 years of rallying! I've bent an arm like a bannana, smashed a wheel off the hub but never broken a joint. Maybe the 309 ones are a slightly different design (unlikely) or i've just been mega lucky!