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Ball Joints
This groove nut is used to secure the front lower wishbone (A-arm) ball joint on classic Porsche suspension systems. Manufactured to the exact dimensions and thread specifications of the original Porsche part, it provides reliable clamping strength and precise seating of the ball joint within the control arm.
SET OF 2, each vehicle requires two for a complete front axle set.
Fits:
Porsche 911 1969 - 1989
Porsche 914 1972 - 1976
Diagram ref no 17
This groove nut locks the ball joint securely into the front wishbone, maintaining correct alignment and preventing movement under cornering loads and braking forces. Its machined groove design allows for proper engagement with a locking ring or pin, ensuring long-term stability and safety.
With age, the original groove nut may corrode, lose thread integrity, or deform during removal. Using a worn or non-spec nut can lead to incorrect torque, potential loosening, or suspension play.
Replace when:
• Replacing the front ball joints or wishbone assemblies
• The threads are damaged, corroded, or rounded
• Performing a front suspension rebuild or alignment correction
Installing a fresh groove nut ensures proper torque retention, precise alignment, and dependable suspension performance.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
90134142501
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Enhance cornering precision and grip with the De-Cambered Ball Joint Kit, engineered for Porsche 911 and Porsche 914 models.
This “new type” FI16 ball joint includes a built-in negative camber offset of approximately 3 mm, allowing the front suspension to maintain improved tire contact during aggressive cornering.
The result is sharper turn-in, increased lateral grip, and more consistent geometry under load — all without the need for additional camber plates or major suspension modification.
Sold As A Kit.
x2 Kits Required Per Car.
Fits:
Diagram Ref No 17, 19, 20, 21
What This Product Does:
Typical Symptoms / Use-Case Indicators:
- Camber losses under hard cornering (e.g. inside shoulder lifting)
- You run aggressive alignment on track setups and want to preserve negative camber under load
- You want a simple way to bias the geometry slightly without major suspension changes
Why Choose A De-Cambered Joint:
- Improved Tire Contact Patch – Keeps the tire flatter to the road mid-corner.
- Better Cornering Balance – Reduces understeer by optimizing front grip.
- Maintains OEM Geometry – No structural modification needed.
- Durable, Race-Proven Design – Forged construction handles high loads.
- Enhanced Precision – Ideal for track-day cars, restorations, and spirited street driving.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
91134104905
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Upgrade your front suspension geometry with the De-Cambered Ball Joint Set (FI-18). These offset ball joints are engineered to provide an inbuilt additional 3mm negative camber bias, improving front-end grip and cornering response without the need for major suspension modifications.
Sold As A Set.
x2 Sets Required Per Car.
Fits:
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
What This Product Does:
- Increases Negative Camber “by Default” - Because the stud is offset outward, the wheel gets a small amount of negative camber without requiring changes at the top strut mount. This helps maintain better contact patch under cornering forces.
- Counters Camber Loss Under Load - In cornering, body roll or suspension compression tends to reduce negative camber (i.e. flatten the tire). The de-cambered joint helps offset that loss so the inside tire stays more planted.
- Improves Handling Stability and Turn-In - With more negative camber under load, the front end grips better, reducing understeer and making turn-in sharper.
- Mild Track / Performance Tuning Without Major Mods - Rather than needing to retrofit adjustable camber plates or change strut towers, this joint gives a modest camber “boost” in a bolt-on manner.
- Retains Full Ball Joint Functionality - It still allows articulation (steering, suspension travel) like a normal ball joint — the offset is only in its alignment, not in its motion.
- Knocking or Clunking Noises - A dull knock from the front suspension, particularly over bumps or while turning, often indicates play in the ball joint.
- Uneven or Excessive Tire Wear - Worn joints allow uncontrolled camber and toe changes, wearing the inside or outside edges of the front tires.
- Loose or Wandering Steering - When the ball joint develops play, the steering feels vague or “floaty” — the car no longer holds a consistent line through corners.
- Vibration or Shimmy at Speed - Free play in the joint can cause steering wheel vibration, particularly over rough surfaces.
- Visible Wear or Damage - Torn dust boots, leaking grease, or excessive movement when inspected during service are clear signs the joints need replacing.
- Inconsistent Handling Under Load - The car may feel unstable mid-corner or react unpredictably to bumps due to geometry shifts caused by worn ball joints.
- Restores Safety & Structural Integrity - The ball joint supports the front suspension load. A failure can cause complete loss of steering control.
- Maintains Proper Wheel Alignment - Fresh joints eliminate unwanted camber/toe drift and keep tires correctly aligned under all loads.
- Improves Steering Precision - Tight, new ball joints restore that crisp Porsche steering feel and predictable handling
- Enhances Cornering Grip - The de-cambered design adds built-in negative camber, improving tire contact and front-end grip through corners.
- Prevents Secondary Wear - Worn joints increase stress on tires, control arms, and suspension bushings — leading to expensive downstream repairs.
- Perfect for Performance & Track Use - The offset camber geometry helps maintain optimal contact patches during high lateral loads, reducing understeer and improving lap-to-lap consistency.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
90134104704
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
Incl. ball joint, hub nut, lock plate, split pin.
Providing 3mm additional negative camber.
Price is Each
Fits:
Porsche 911 1972-89
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
91134104905
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 911 1968-1973 2.2L / 2.4L / 2.7L RS LWB (F)
- Porsche 911 1974-1977 2.7L / 1976-77 3.0 Carrera
- Porsche 911 1978-1983 3.0L / SC
- Porsche 911 1984-1986 3.2L
- Porsche 911 1987-1989 3.2L G50
- Porsche 911 1975-1977 3.0L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 911 1978-1989 3.3L Turbo (930)
- Porsche 914 (1970-1976)
Porsche Ball Joints
At Design911, we supply performance and replacement ball joints for Porsche models, helping you restore precise steering feel and keep your suspension working as intended.
Our product range in this category
Use the filters on this page to narrow down ball joints and related hardware by Porsche model, year and position on the car.
Why do Porsche Ball Joints matter?
Ball joints are pivot points in your Porsche suspension, sitting between the control arms and the steering knuckles. They allow the wheels to move up and down with the suspension while also steering smoothly from lock to lock. Over time, the joints can wear internally or their protective boots can split, allowing dirt and moisture in. This leads to play, noise and less precise steering, and in severe cases can compromise safe suspension movement.
- Maintain accurate steering and predictable handling on your Porsche
- Help keep alignment and suspension geometry within specification
- Address knocking, looseness and other symptoms of wear before they worsen
- Support long-term safety, tyre life and overall confidence in the car
Common options & kits
Individual replacement parts
Specific ball joints or related hardware to address a particular corner or component without changing everything at once.
- Ideal for targeted repairs
- Lets you replace only what is needed
- Helps keep initial work focused on the problem area
Matched sets or pairs
Ball joints supplied as left/right or front/rear sets so both sides are renewed together.
- Consistent steering feel and suspension behaviour
- Helps avoid uneven wear or different responses side to side
- A sensible choice for routine suspension refresh work
Complete kits
Grouped parts designed to refresh a wider section of the suspension in one go, often including joints, arms and associated hardware.
- Everything specified in a single package
- Saves time compared with sourcing parts individually
- Ideal when upgrading or restoring your Porsche
Brands available in this category
For this category we stock a wide choice of trusted brands for Porsche models. You can also browse and filter by brand on this page to focus on your preferred manufacturers.
When should you review or replace your Porsche ball joints?
Checking ball joints regularly helps you spot wear, damage or age-related deterioration before it affects steering precision or leads to more extensive suspension repairs.
- Knocking, clunks or vibration from the suspension area over bumps
- Steering that feels vague, wanders or needs constant correction
- Uneven or accelerated tyre wear that points to geometry issues
- Play or roughness detected in the joint during inspection, or split dust boots letting in contamination
If any of these apply, it is a good time to review your ball joints and replace anything that is past its best so your Porsche stays dependable and reassuring to drive.
Explore Porsche ball joints with Design911
Browse ball joints for Porsche at Design911 — from individual components to complete suspension refresh kits — and find options to suit everything from routine maintenance to performance upgrades and full restoration projects.