How To : Flip Ball Joints

do i have to remove my bump stops to flip the ball joints?

nope

If i may add one thing to the how to? If you dont have a pickle fork there is a way to release the balljoints. If you hit the spindle on the flat spot right next to the balljoint it will drop right out. I have used this method for many years.....most of the time i would tear the boot on the balljoint with the pickle fork. I hope im not out of line with this i just know lots of people try smaking the balljoint if they dont have a pickle fork. Thanks, Craig

just wondering, does it do anything to the ride quality?

nope, when i did mine i didnt notice anything

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so can i do this and git the LCAs from DJM?

how much drop will i git flippin both ball joints?

just and FYI, you don't need to flip to uppers. It does no good. it does nothing but maybe like a tenth of a degree of camber. Nothing to make any kind of difference.

I might also note(idk if it has been mentioned) that you can make your drop even lower by adding spacers between the balljoint and lower control arm. Just make sure to use steel plates and buy longer bolts.

Great write up, I dont even own a Mazda yet, I'm jus readin up on em makin sure I know what I'm doin when I get it and I can confidently say that I could go out and do it easily right now, Great job!