57 Ford ball joints

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Jay in Mass

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Instead of using the off shore bubble gum junk, I'm told that some later year Ford ball joints fit the 57 Fords with a very slight modification. Does anyone have some information on this like what year ball joints and what is the modification?? Thanks for any and all replies. Jay
 
I got most of my front end parts elsewhere... questionable quality. Some made in India as well. My OG Ford castle nuts were better than the ones I was supplied with and reused them.
 
These older Fords had very sturdy ball joints always do a good lube before you check play in your old ones.
 
JeffB2 said:
These older Fords had very sturdy ball joints always do a good lube before you check play in your old ones.
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True dat... the '57 - '64 front ends are very similar and I've replaced more upper a-arm bushings in these cars than anything. Tie rods a few here and there, upper ball joints never. Most problems come from parts not being greased. The manuals call for a front-end lube every 1000 miles.
 
the bottom ball joints usually went when you got close to 100.000.i remember driving a 61 merc and down she went at about 60mph rubber burning and wore the side of the tire to the canvas.the worst part was they were riveted on.i spent 2 hours at the side of the road with a dull chisel and hammer.
 
The good thing is that I don't need a set of upper ball joints for my 57 right now. My original ones are still nice and tight. I was just looking to see what would fit when I do need them. Seems like up to 64 Ford is pretty much a bolt in and the 65 up need slight massaging. Thanks for the comments. Jay
 
I have AMERICAN made -- MOOG Upper & American made Lower
for the 1957 - 1964 Ford Full size application....
Control Arm Bushings for all the years also....

Feel free to call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 ... New York...:)
 
mobileparts said:
I have AMERICAN made -- MOOG Upper & American made Lower
for the 1957 - 1964 Ford Full size application....
Control Arm Bushings for all the years also....

Feel free to call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 ... New York...:)
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This guy is the real deal, if you need something try him first.
 
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