2010 Gio Rebel T3 - Ball Joints

dhanb · 08-07-2016, 08:51 PM

Hey guys! New to this forum, i recently bought a used 2010 gio rebel t3, 200cc.

After riding for a bit i noticed significant play from both lower ball joints, went on to figure out that these ball joints are apparently a part of the control arms themselves. Unfortunately i cannot find the lower control arms for the t3 absolutely anywhere, any recommendations?

Thank you!

Weldangrind · 08-08-2016, 11:48 AM

Welcome!

With some generic eBay searches (like atv ball joint or atv arm), you might get lucky. Otherwise, you might need to grind those joints out of the arms and install replacements that bolt in.

dhanb · 08-08-2016, 12:57 PM

i've tried the above generic searches to no avail, i think I'll have to resort to grinding the joints out of the arms at this point

dhanb · 08-12-2016, 09:04 PM

I suppose i would grind off those welds on either side, take out the joint and install a new one? Any idea where I can find a bolt-on for this?

thanks!!

Bruce's · 08-12-2016, 09:37 PM

There is probably no bolt on ,but might get lucky with a snap ring one .Since you have a gio ,I will assume you are in Canada ,you might try looking them up in the Royal distributing catalogue ,but you will need to measure yours up first .

dhanb · 08-13-2016, 07:35 PM

no luck with them unfortunately

Bruce's · 08-13-2016, 08:10 PM

What are the dimensions of the old joints ?

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 08-18-2016, 12:26 AM

Hello.. I am a dealer for gio so I have sent them an email and will let you know if they have them or what to do... I have switch ball joints on a colster before as they say.. grind the out and re -weld them... $$$$ but without it it was worthless.. let you know tomorrow night .... where are you located?????????

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 08-18-2016, 08:22 PM

You are right... no a arms from GIO anymore... the best you can do is to find some ball joints that are about the size of the balljoints once you remove them... have them reamed out and welded into the arms... that is the bad thing about buying some models of GIO,, They quite making the parts and carrying stuff... if you google the maker on ALIBABA or MADE IN CHINA... I think easy vechicle company... they can sent you the parts.. of course they will charge you... and ship DHL it might still be cheaper... I think I paid about $100.00 labour and that was cheap... and them the ball joints...... there is no real way to match them up with some other brand... to much work.. good luck

Weldangrind · 08-19-2016, 11:14 AM

With good measurements of the stock ball joints, it shouldn't be that hard to find bolt-in versions with a similar diameter. it would then be a matter of carefully grinding the old joint out and bolting in the new one.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 08-19-2016, 12:23 PM

does this look like your atv??

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 08-19-2016, 12:40 PM

Just checking my suppliers for these arms to see if they can get them... they are in CHINA so they have access to these companys... will get back to you in a few days with price and shipping... I would get a 4 arms..

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 08-19-2016, 10:10 PM

Check your pm box.. I emailed you about the arms... from CHINA... THANKS

david3921 · 08-19-2016, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dhanb

I suppose i would grind off those welds on either side, take out the joint and install a new one? Any idea where I can find a bolt-on for this?

thanks!!

I must be missing something but how can the ball joints be welded on? The arms and the welds are orange and the ball joint is bare metal. They should be all the same color if they were welded on right? Try taking off the rubber boot and see if there is snap ring under it. Either way you should be able to then either press or beat the joint out.

http://www.schrems.org/product_info....ducts_id=37978 from A quick google image search for A arm ball joint

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 08-20-2016, 09:28 AM

Yes they are welded in.......my shipper in China says $110.00 USD for the set....that is cheap....pm me dhand

08-07-2016, 08:51 PM	#1
dhanb Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 5	2010 Gio Rebel T3 - Ball Joints Hey guys! New to this forum, i recently bought a used 2010 gio rebel t3, 200cc. After riding for a bit i noticed significant play from both lower ball joints, went on to figure out that these ball joints are apparently a part of the control arms themselves. Unfortunately i cannot find the lower control arms for the t3 absolutely anywhere, any recommendations? Thank you!
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08-08-2016, 11:48 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! With some generic eBay searches (like atv ball joint or atv arm), you might get lucky. Otherwise, you might need to grind those joints out of the arms and install replacements that bolt in. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-18-2016, 12:26 AM	#8
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	gio t 3 Hello.. I am a dealer for gio so I have sent them an email and will let you know if they have them or what to do... I have switch ball joints on a colster before as they say.. grind the out and re -weld them... $$$$ but without it it was worthless.. let you know tomorrow night .... where are you located????????? __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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08-18-2016, 08:22 PM	#9
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	A ARMS from GIO You are right... no a arms from GIO anymore... the best you can do is to find some ball joints that are about the size of the balljoints once you remove them... have them reamed out and welded into the arms... that is the bad thing about buying some models of GIO,, They quite making the parts and carrying stuff... if you google the maker on ALIBABA or MADE IN CHINA... I think easy vechicle company... they can sent you the parts.. of course they will charge you... and ship DHL it might still be cheaper... I think I paid about $100.00 labour and that was cheap... and them the ball joints...... there is no real way to match them up with some other brand... to much work.. good luck __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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08-19-2016, 11:14 AM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	With good measurements of the stock ball joints, it shouldn't be that hard to find bolt-in versions with a similar diameter. it would then be a matter of carefully grinding the old joint out and bolting in the new one. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-08-2016, 12:57 PM	#3
dhanb Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 5	i've tried the above generic searches to no avail, i think I'll have to resort to grinding the joints out of the arms at this point
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08-12-2016, 09:04 PM	#4
dhanb Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 5	I suppose i would grind off those welds on either side, take out the joint and install a new one? Any idea where I can find a bolt-on for this? thanks!!
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08-12-2016, 09:37 PM	#5
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	There is probably no bolt on ,but might get lucky with a snap ring one .Since you have a gio ,I will assume you are in Canada ,you might try looking them up in the Royal distributing catalogue ,but you will need to measure yours up first .
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08-13-2016, 07:35 PM	#6
dhanb Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 5	no luck with them unfortunately
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08-13-2016, 08:10 PM	#7
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	What are the dimensions of the old joints ?
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08-19-2016, 12:40 PM	#12
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	T 3 parts Just checking my suppliers for these arms to see if they can get them... they are in CHINA so they have access to these companys... will get back to you in a few days with price and shipping... I would get a 4 arms.. __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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08-19-2016, 10:10 PM	#13
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	dhand check pm box Check your pm box.. I emailed you about the arms... from CHINA... THANKS __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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08-20-2016, 09:28 AM	#15
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	Ball joints Yes they are welded in.......my shipper in China says $110.00 USD for the set....that is cheap....pm me dhand __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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