Product Details
Whiteline built the Front Lower Ball Joint for the 1980 Ford Thunderbird Silver Anniversary. The chassis code on the listing is Fox. This part is for the front of the vehicle. Included: 1 ball joint. Part number W53557. Whiteline's note for this fit: Standard Replacement. The listing names the Silver Anniversary trim.
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.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 1 hour of work listed. An alignment is required after installation. Working on the same car? We also list 16mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts and Front Transmission Mount Bushing Kit for the Thunderbird.
Features
- Serviceable: A grease fitting lets the part be serviced later.
- Geometry: Helps hold correct wheel alignment and suspension geometry.
- Play removed: Takes out the slack of a worn original joint.
- Replacement joint: A replacement ball joint built to bring back accurate steering and free suspension movement.
- Durable build: Made from wear-resistant materials built for heavy loads and constant movement.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1980 Ford Thunderbird Silver Anniversary |
| 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 |