Product Details
Owners of the 1979-1981 Ford Mustang Base, Ghia (Fox) can fit the Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint. You receive 1 ball joint. Order it as part number W53557. Application note: Standard Replacement. The listing names the Base and Ghia trims. Position: front.
A loose ball joint can be felt as a vague front end and heard as a knock over bumps. It is also a load-bearing part of the suspension, so a worn joint is worth replacing rather than living with.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 1 hour. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Working on the same car? We also list Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing, Rear Upper Control Arms, and 26mm Non-Adjustable Rear Sway Bar for the Mustang.
Features
- Serviceable: A grease fitting is included, so the part can be re-greased as it ages.
- Durable build: Durable materials stand up to high loads and constant suspension movement.
- Geometry: Helps hold correct wheel alignment and suspension geometry.
- Play removed: Removes the play and looseness that worn factory joints develop.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1979-1981 Ford Mustang Base, Ghia |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | Fox |
| Adjustable | No |
| Cotter Pin Hole | Yes |
| Dust Boot Included | Yes |
| Grade Type | Standard Replacement |
| Grease Fitting Included | Yes |
| Greaseable | Yes |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 1 |
| Kit Contents | 1 Ball Joint |
| Mount Type | Press In |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Standard Replacement |