RE: [Classic Mustang] Ball Joint Question

Mike, many years ago I was an Assistant Service Manager for a few Ford dealers.  When customers would come in and needed ball joints, I would always try and sell the entire arm, upper or lower.  My logic was that the arm had been there for quite a few years, and could be slightly bent, or the other end bushings could be worn.  They would also obviously need an alignment also.  That customer may be back in a relative short time to have the bushing that taken care of, and need an alignment again so why not do it all at one time.  If it were my car, I would replace the entire arm.  Phil

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To: classicmustang@yahoogroups.com
From: goodnigh1@mindspring.com
Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 23:28:11 +0000
Subject: [Classic Mustang] Ball Joint Question

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.

mike
'71 351C 4V

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