Alignment after passenger lower ball joint replacement?
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mustangmike98gt
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unless they put the wrong size ball joint in you shouldnt really need an allignment
mustangmike98gt said:
Cool, i haven't drove my car for a week in fear of the tire popping off lol. This shop will do it for $110 and says i don't need the alignment. The other shop will do it all for $220 with the required alignment.
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Good idea to at least have it checked. I know we require it on most vehicles.
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Twista said:
Are they doing both ball joints with alignment for that price. If they are for 220 thats a good deal. I need to replace my ball joint on my passenger side also but i am one to always do both at the same time.
2slo95fiveoh
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You should have it checked.. Your knuckle will be disconnected from the lower control arm, throwing off
suspension geometry (even in a fraction of an inch) I was taught that one degree of alignment angle is the
equivalent to one minute on a clock.. so i would pay the extra 100 bucks and have it checked, it's probably out of align anyway.
suspension geometry (even in a fraction of an inch) I was taught that one degree of alignment angle is the
equivalent to one minute on a clock.. so i would pay the extra 100 bucks and have it checked, it's probably out of align anyway.
GDTrumbo
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When it comes to suspension parts, whatever is replaced on one side, should also be replaced on the other side.
It's just good practice. Yes, always align it afterwards.
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It's just good practice. Yes, always align it afterwards.
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MustangChris
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get it checked... most places will check for free... if it needs it, it needs it... if it doesnt, it doesnt...
mustangmike98gt
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my ball joint squeek alll the time, but im not gonna replace them ima just get these:
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000016d~Z5Z5Z5ACRRE~P264.95~~~~S2MB12ZLMU24228812632a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000016d
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000016d~Z5Z5Z5ACRRE~P264.95~~~~S2MB12ZLMU24228812632a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000016d
uncltrvlnmatt
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You should get an alignment. Anytime you replace front suspension parts you should get an alignment. New parts will tighten up the front end, and it could throw things off. Also the old worn out ball joint could have thrown it out of alignment.
Don't be cheap, get an alignment. You will be happy you did.
Don't be cheap, get an alignment. You will be happy you did.
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Also do both ball joints while your there. It's usually a good idea to do things in pairs like that.
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mustangmike98gt said:
order them now... took ford 4 weeks to get me those parts...
2slo95fiveoh
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GDTrumbo said:
i would have to disagree.. Ball joints, tie rods, and steering knuckles do not have to be replaced in pairs... Shocks, struts, springs,
(and brakes) do.
MustangChris
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i agree with GT, its kinda like buying 1 tire if you ask me... 
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GDTrumbo said:
95convgt said:
MustangChris said:i agree with GT, its kinda like buying 1 tire if you ask me...
Yeah i am in the same boat you ought to do both and every ASE and Master ASE i have ever worked with say it's a good idea to do it at the same time.
GDTrumbo
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I even replace bulbs in this manner.
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DropTopPony
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mustangmike98gt said:
Wow the price has gone up on those babies!
I paid 137.50 from JohnBleakleyFord.com parts dept about 3 years ago. It was a nice upgrade.
