Ball Joints

BrendanMilteer94 · January 10th, 2012, 12:55 AM

I need to install new lower ball joints soon and was wondering what brand you all would recommend. I dont want to spend anymore than $100 for a pair. Thanks for your input!

Macunicorn · January 10th, 2012, 01:26 AM

If you need longer go with the Steeda X2 units. Why do you need to go a longer ball joint to correct your bump steer.

BrendanMilteer94 · January 10th, 2012, 01:41 AM

Well i dont NEED longer ones but i looked at those.. a little pricey though. They recommended buying their bump steer kit as well which kinda steers me away.

99GT35thLE · January 10th, 2012, 05:33 AM

If you plan on lowering your car you will need the Steeda ball joints and bump steer tie rod ends.

Best bet is buying the Ford ball joints. Go to an Autozone and rent the tool for pressing out and in the ball joints.

By the way most of the time the tie rod end is stuck in so well that you need to use the tie rod splitter tool and it will normally tear up the rubber boot. So you will need the tie rod ends as well.

BrendanMilteer94 · January 10th, 2012, 08:01 AM

Well I do plan on lowering my car down the road. Are the X2's gunna effect driving if I don't have it lowered?

steedamatt · January 11th, 2012, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by BrendanMilteer94

Well I do plan on lowering my car down the road. Are the X2's gunna effect driving if I don't have it lowered?

I would not run the X2's on a stock height car. And I work for Steeda. There is no advantage other than strength.

Now if you want to lower the car I would be happy to put a nice package together for springs and X2's (Remember I work for Steeda

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BrendanMilteer94 · January 11th, 2012, 11:18 AM

Well I do want to lower my car in the future but I also want to get a turbo kit and to my understanding, I need to purchase a new K-Member, A arms, and coilovers. I don't know if you guys sell coilovers but if you do, it'd be great if you could set up a package that i could look over. Thanks for the reply!

Cabikejumper · January 11th, 2012, 11:26 AM

Steeda or mooge(sp).

BrendanMilteer94 · January 11th, 2012, 11:49 AM

I looked at the moot ones. Are they reliable?

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asiansensation78 · January 11th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Not sure if Moog offers a longer ball joint like Steeda does, though the Steeda X2 ball joints look pretty darn similar to Crown Vic ball joints...

(Maybe steedamatt can chime in lol)

Silver35th · January 11th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Moog parts are well made.

BrendanMilteer94 · January 11th, 2012, 12:11 PM

Oh okay. Well ill consider them. They looked well made I have just never dealt with their products.

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January 10th, 2012, 12:55 AM	#1
BrendanMilteer94 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newsoms, Virginia Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ball Joints I need to install new lower ball joints soon and was wondering what brand you all would recommend. I dont want to spend anymore than $100 for a pair. Thanks for your input! __________________ \| 2001 True Blue GT \| Flowmaster 40's \| BBK CAI \| BBK Timing Device\| Tri-ax Shifter \| Exhaust Clip http://youtu.be/A25RQ2eHjs0 Build Thread http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4203756

January 10th, 2012, 01:26 AM	#2
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you need longer go with the Steeda X2 units. Why do you need to go a longer ball joint to correct your bump steer. __________________ Sig by Tricep

January 10th, 2012, 01:41 AM	#3
BrendanMilteer94 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newsoms, Virginia Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i dont NEED longer ones but i looked at those.. a little pricey though. They recommended buying their bump steer kit as well which kinda steers me away. __________________ \| 2001 True Blue GT \| Flowmaster 40's \| BBK CAI \| BBK Timing Device\| Tri-ax Shifter \| Exhaust Clip http://youtu.be/A25RQ2eHjs0 Build Thread http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4203756

January 10th, 2012, 05:33 AM	#4
99GT35thLE Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT 35th LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you plan on lowering your car you will need the Steeda ball joints and bump steer tie rod ends. Best bet is buying the Ford ball joints. Go to an Autozone and rent the tool for pressing out and in the ball joints. By the way most of the time the tie rod end is stuck in so well that you need to use the tie rod splitter tool and it will normally tear up the rubber boot. So you will need the tie rod ends as well. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

January 10th, 2012, 08:01 AM	#5
BrendanMilteer94 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newsoms, Virginia Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I do plan on lowering my car down the road. Are the X2's gunna effect driving if I don't have it lowered? __________________ \| 2001 True Blue GT \| Flowmaster 40's \| BBK CAI \| BBK Timing Device\| Tri-ax Shifter \| Exhaust Clip http://youtu.be/A25RQ2eHjs0 Build Thread http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4203756

January 11th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#7
BrendanMilteer94 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newsoms, Virginia Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I do want to lower my car in the future but I also want to get a turbo kit and to my understanding, I need to purchase a new K-Member, A arms, and coilovers. I don't know if you guys sell coilovers but if you do, it'd be great if you could set up a package that i could look over. Thanks for the reply! __________________ \| 2001 True Blue GT \| Flowmaster 40's \| BBK CAI \| BBK Timing Device\| Tri-ax Shifter \| Exhaust Clip http://youtu.be/A25RQ2eHjs0 Build Thread http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4203756

January 11th, 2012, 11:49 AM	#9
BrendanMilteer94 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newsoms, Virginia Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	I looked at the moot ones. Are they reliable? Sent from my DROIDX using AutoGuide.Com Free __________________ \| 2001 True Blue GT \| Flowmaster 40's \| BBK CAI \| BBK Timing Device\| Tri-ax Shifter \| Exhaust Clip http://youtu.be/A25RQ2eHjs0 Build Thread http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4203756

January 11th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#10
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	Not sure if Moog offers a longer ball joint like Steeda does, though the Steeda X2 ball joints look pretty darn similar to Crown Vic ball joints... (Maybe steedamatt can chime in lol) __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

January 11th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#11
Silver35th Enthusiast '99 GT 35th Anniversary 14.266 @ 103.41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 796 iTrader: 0 reviews	Moog parts are well made. __________________ SMR #2043

January 11th, 2012, 12:11 PM	#12
BrendanMilteer94 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newsoms, Virginia Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh okay. Well ill consider them. They looked well made I have just never dealt with their products. Sent from my DROIDX using AutoGuide.Com Free __________________ \| 2001 True Blue GT \| Flowmaster 40's \| BBK CAI \| BBK Timing Device\| Tri-ax Shifter \| Exhaust Clip http://youtu.be/A25RQ2eHjs0 Build Thread http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4203756

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