Lower Control Arm Ball Joints
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:12 pm
Looks like these rascals are shot on my SVTF. Some questions:
1) Can the ball joints be replaced, or do you have to replace the entire control arm? I notice that the ball joint bracket is riveted in place.
2) How difficult?
3) Special tools?
4) How dangerous is this to drive until I get these replaced?
5) I am a pretty conservative driver. I would have thought these should last longer than 77,000 miles.
6) Does Ford make the best replacements, or are there some more robust aftermarket parts?
7) How much are the parts?
Thanks in advance!
1) Can the ball joints be replaced, or do you have to replace the entire control arm? I notice that the ball joint bracket is riveted in place.
2) How difficult?
3) Special tools?
4) How dangerous is this to drive until I get these replaced?
5) I am a pretty conservative driver. I would have thought these should last longer than 77,000 miles.
6) Does Ford make the best replacements, or are there some more robust aftermarket parts?
7) How much are the parts?
Thanks in advance!
. no special tools just a grinder to take the rivets off and normal ratchet and sockets for the control arms. ford does not sell just the ball joints they sell the whole arm, but i can get just the ball joints at my auto parts store (moogs) and as far as price....im sure i could get you a good deal on them! ooo and for both sides it took me about 4 hours, had a hard time with the passenger side not fitting back together (long story).