ok so although i was warned about it, i didn't "nut the bolt" when removing my rear knuckle. i disoriented the threads on the upper joint and the joint more towards the front of the car.

where can i locate the ball joints i need and what are the tools necessary to swap them out?

 

I believe you need to buy the whole control arm. Honda doesn't sell the balljoints separately.

 

I think hardrace selling the ball joints.

http://www.hardrace.com/products.asp...1&strClass2=31

REAR UPPER ARM BALL JOINT (OE SYLTE) 2PCS/SET (6996)
REAR LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (OE SYLTE) 2PCS/SET (6998)

Call them up.

You can rent the ball joint press and the removal kit from Autozone or Kragan for free but they required deposit. Then you don't need to bring it to the shop.

And I found some oem ball joint from ebay but I am not sure about the quality. If your car is not lower, don't get the lower ball joint.

If you damaged the tie rod, then you will need to get a new one from Honda.

I hope this help.

 

i damaged the threads on the ball joints on the tie rod and the upper. where does that leave me?

 

Did you ever order there or know someone who did?
Experiences with their service?

How is the parts quality?

Thanks