lower ball joint

2003_GT · March 26th, 2008, 12:50 PM

My lower ball joint is shot! How hard is it to replace it? Tools required?

modded232 · April 1st, 2008, 08:50 AM

You need to remove the lower control arm, take to a shop, get the old balljoint pressed out and a new one pressed in. Other than that part the rest is straight forward enough. You will need a spring compressor as well (some people have managed without, but I would recommend one).

Blainestang · April 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM

Have you considered just buying new '03-'04 Cobra A-Arms?

Comes with new brand new ball joints pre-installed, as well as a slightly improved turning radius, and new bushings... and you can pick them up for ~$150 + shipping.

Given that good ball joints are ~$50/each, it's not much more money for a lot less work... especially if you're paying someone to press your ball joints in and out.

Just a thought.

Hybridbird · April 8th, 2008, 11:03 PM

You don't need to remove the arms or a spring compressor.You can rent a tool to replace them from Auto Zone.It would probably be a lot easier if you removed the arms,but if you lift it up high enough and set it on jack stands it can be done.Hand tools and and 2-3 hours in the driveway and you can knock it out.

March 26th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#1
2003_GT Regular 2003 Ford Mustang GT 13.9@103 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 133	lower ball joint My lower ball joint is shot! How hard is it to replace it? Tools required? __________________ 2003 Mustang GT Steed Tri-Short Throw JLT Cold Air Intake UPR Off-Road X-Pipe SLP Loudmouth I's Current Student At UTI www.RotorPros.com

April 1st, 2008, 07:54 PM	#3
Blainestang Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 361	Have you considered just buying new '03-'04 Cobra A-Arms? Comes with new brand new ball joints pre-installed, as well as a slightly improved turning radius, and new bushings... and you can pick them up for ~$150 + shipping. Given that good ball joints are ~$50/each, it's not much more money for a lot less work... especially if you're paying someone to press your ball joints in and out. Just a thought. __________________ 1993 2.3L Coupe [Motortopia] : Open-Track Project... 214k miles 2000 V6 (Black,5-speed) [Motortopia] : Heads/Cam (EXHAUST CLIP) 2001 Harley Davidson F-150 Acts 16:31

April 8th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#4
Hybridbird Newbie 98 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral; FL Posts: 30	You don't need to remove the arms or a spring compressor.You can rent a tool to replace them from Auto Zone.It would probably be a lot easier if you removed the arms,but if you lift it up high enough and set it on jack stands it can be done.Hand tools and and 2-3 hours in the driveway and you can knock it out. __________________ Quote from: Stevo on Yesterday at 12:30:41 Her ass has gone from 235's to 315's but thats another story. Last edited by Hybridbird : April 8th, 2008 at 11:07 PM.

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April 1st, 2008, 08:50 AM	#2
modded232 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 213	You need to remove the lower control arm, take to a shop, get the old balljoint pressed out and a new one pressed in. Other than that part the rest is straight forward enough. You will need a spring compressor as well (some people have managed without, but I would recommend one).

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