Re: [Classic Mustang] Ball Joint Question

I concur. Also, the lower ball joint is the least stressed of the two.
The upper carries all the weight .... When I did my 71, I replaced
all four A arms...... a lot less work. Plus I found a pair of NOS
Ford service part upper arms with the factory correct 3 riveted
ball joints....

http://www.shelbytransam.com/walt/boss351/gallery/Suspension/index.htm

(More than you may want to know .... but then again.... NOT!)

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Dan O'Reilly wrote:
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>
>
> I used LCA's from Moog (I think I bought them from CarQuest) on my '71 Mach
> 1. I think they were about $55 or so each. Very happy with them, no
> problems at all. Go with the complete LCA, not just ball joints. If the
> ball joints are shot, it's a good bet the LCA bushings are as well. And as
> long as you're doing them, put new end link kits and bushings on the sway
> bar. They're cheap and will also help the handling and ride.
>
>
> At 05:28 PM 5/27/2009, shyohoj9 wrote:
> >My '71 Grande could use some new ball joints.
> >I plan to install a new lower control arm rather
> >than just a ball joint. There are two options I
> >am looking at with one being around $100 and the
> >other around $200 for both sides. The car is a daily
> >driver and never really driven that hard. Is it worth
> >the extra money? My guess is yes but I could be wrong.
>
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> Dan O'Reilly
> 1971 Bright Red Mach 1
> 2002 Black Deluxe Convertible
> Colorado Springs, CO
>

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