need to replace my ball joints

[loudexhaust]

I just had a trusted ford tech tell me my ball joints need to be replaced. im going to attempt this myself, can someone tell me exactly how to do this? My friend will be helping me and has plenty of tools and stuff. thanks.

 

[HISSIN50]

There are some write-ups out there (I think Dman and/or Daggar has/have posted them before).

You'll want a ball joint press at a minimum. I might ask: how are your LCA bushings? If they look poopey, I'd just get new motorsport LCA's. They're a pretty nice deal and they have upgraded Ball joints.

Good luck.

 

[4G-KDMP]

this could be helpful also.

http://members.shaw.ca/Notchmustang/Balljoint.html

 

[Aaron]

this could be helpful also.

http://members.shaw.ca/Notchmustang/Balljoint.html

Best writeup on the net! That's what I used when I replaced mine a couple years ago. It's pretty easy. Just make sure you rent a press to get them out of the control arm.

 

[SeventyMach1]

I'm with JT. I just put new Dana ball joints in my car.


I only did it becasue I was pressed for time. If I had more time, I would have DEFINITELY have just got some '03 Cobra arms (mine is SN95). I couldn't wait that long for the shipping. So yeah, if you can, just get new control arms that already have the joints with them.


BTW, that is a good article. Saved to my "links folder".

 

[Threeo2]

I have some new motorsport LCA's for sale in the classifieds, check'em out if interested.

 

[89white50]

I put on the FRPP LCA a little over a month ago. MAJOR difference. it is easily one of the best upgrades i have done to the car yet. the steering response, feel, and quickness are night and day difference. The ride is a 100x's better as well.

 

[loudexhaust]

I found an article on another forum but had to improvise a little. I beat the BJ out with a hammer and to put the new one in, i supported the bottom with a wood block and pounded the control arm. second one was tougher and i got it out with a gear puller. havent driven it yet though.

 

[tunedin302]

I found an article on another forum but had to improvise a little. I beat the BJ out with a hammer and to put the new one in, i supported the bottom with a wood block and pounded the control arm. second one was tougher and i got it out with a gear puller. havent driven it yet though.

......... glad to see the write-up helped you