Lower ball joint
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Lower ball joint
Has anyone pressed out a lower ball joint on one of these newer Mustangs yet? My right lower ball joint has some play at 50K miles(damned NJ potholes!) and I need to change it. I've done them in the past on the Chevelle through the years (I have the necessary press and impact tools), but I was wondering if there are any pitfalls, other than the usual alignment afterwords,with these newer control arms. Thanks.
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RE: Lower ball joint
ORIGINAL: RodeoFlyer
I do know the GAC guys found that the proper torque when you install them is VERY important.
I do know the GAC guys found that the proper torque when you install them is VERY important.
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RE: Lower ball joint
ORIGINAL: MalibuJerry350
Thanks. I noticed that the replacement ball jointcomes with a new bolt/nut for the steering knuckle clamp. NAPA stocks a replacement ball joint WITH a grease fitting for around 57 bucks. I'll probably wind up doing both sides at the same time, then take it in for an alignment.
ORIGINAL: RodeoFlyer
I do know the GAC guys found that the proper torque when you install them is VERY important.
I do know the GAC guys found that the proper torque when you install them is VERY important.
Going with the NCP line from napa I assume. the MRC line is the junk line.
NCP 2601594
Ball Joint - Lower - Front Suspension 2 0.00 Retail 92.01 Cost 44.77
They only charge 57 for those? Thats a fair price. My napa doesnt stock em, not surprising.
#5
RE: Lower ball joint
"They only charge 57 for those? Thats a fair price".
The exact price is $57.49 for the NCP2601594.I'll probably swap them out next week sometime, then get new tires and an alignment. Time for new shoes, for sure.
The exact price is $57.49 for the NCP2601594.I'll probably swap them out next week sometime, then get new tires and an alignment. Time for new shoes, for sure.
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