Product Details
This Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint fits the 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau. The listing names the Town Landau trim. Whiteline's note for this fit: Standard Replacement. Order it as part number W53557. This part is for the front of the vehicle. Included: 1 ball joint.
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. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Thunderbird: 16mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts and Front Transmission Mount Bushing Kit.
Features
- Play removed: Removes the play and looseness that worn factory joints develop.
- Geometry: Keeps alignment and geometry closer to where they should be.
- Durable build: Durable materials stand up to high loads and constant suspension movement.
- Serviceable: A grease fitting is included, so the part can be re-greased as it ages.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau |
| 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 |
Fitment for Thunderbird ball joints
Fits the 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau. Each model year is listed below.