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What ball joints to use on '68 Mustang with Granada spindles?

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  • Start date Start date Jan 12, 2006

1320stang

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I used to know this answer, but I think my grey matter is squeezing out of my hair folicles in the form of hair.

1. I seem to recall hearing that you just use the stock ball joints.

2. I seem to recall hearing that you use some other ball joint that you have to redrill holes for.

I've come across a '68 coupe shell for cheap, going to look at it today. It has the front upper and lower control arms along with the springs, but it has no spindles. Trying to figure out the easiest way to get it to roller status. The car is also missing all of the steering linkage, box and column, which might be a little bit of a problem sourcing cheaply.
 
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The spindles you can use stock Balljoints for your Mustang.

The Tie rod ends would be different. You would have to either use

Granada Tie rod ends or you can buy Sleaves that Mustang Steve sells to

use your Mustang Tie rod ends. The Granada hole is a little bigger than the

the Mustang hole for the Tie rod ends.
 

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Exactly above. I did it on my 69.
 

1320stang

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That's right, it's the tie rods ends that are different. Well, since this car has no steering, I guess it shouldn't be a problem right now, huh? LOL!!
 

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your stock ball joints will fit the granada spindle, but as others said you need the granada tie rods.
 
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