Stock ball joint

[am_muscle]

I just traded a 02 yz426 for a 02 400ex and found the upper ball joint is out. I'm sure people have already asked this but what is the best thing to do? Buy a new stock a arm or cut the old one off and replace it with an aftermarket bolt-on ball joint? And where could I get one? I don't want to spend $500 on aftermarket widening a arms I just trail ride and ride on mx tracks once in a while. I would like to go the cheapest route. Just wonder what all of you have done because I'm sure its happened a lot.

[300exOH]

You're best bet is to buy a new a arm. They are pretty cheap for the 400.

[am_muscle]

I checked at the local honda shop and they said $180. That sounds like a rip-off. I was looking at my brothers 250x that has bolt on ball joints, wonder if i can cut mine off, drill out the a arms and put in a stock 250x ball joint with a bushing for cheaper yet still be stong as stock and be able to replace it someday. Has anyone done this?

[coryatver]

180 that is overpriced by $100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate dealers who rip you off!
51385-HN1-003 ARM SUB-ASSY., L.
list:80.87 service honda: 64.53
right side is the same price...

[Unverfehrt400ex]

i just got a whole set of used stock arms from someone on hear a few months ago. Only about 70 dollars and have worked great.

[400exrider707]

Buy one on ebay or the used section on here, you could probably pick a single one up for like $20