Product Details
This page covers the Whiteline Front Lower Ball Joint for the 1984-1985 Ford Thunderbird Fila (Fox). Trim named on the listing: Fila. Application note: Standard Replacement. Placement: front. Whiteline part number: W53557. The kit contains 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.
Installation is rated difficult, with about 1 hour of work listed. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. To go with it on the Thunderbird, see 16mm Adjustable Front Camber Bolts, Ball Joint Boot Kit, and Front Transmission Mount Bushing Kit.
Features
- Serviceable: A grease fitting lets the part be serviced later.
- Durable build: Durable materials stand up to high loads and constant suspension movement.
- Replacement joint: Restores steering precision and smooth articulation at the control arm.
- Geometry: Keeps alignment and geometry closer to where they should be.
- Play removed: Removes the play and looseness that worn factory joints develop.
Specifications
| Part Number | W53557 |
| Part Name | Ball Joint |
| Vehicle | 1984-1985 Ford Thunderbird Fila |
| 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 |