Lower Ball Joints Replacement

[djpink1947]

is there anybody or any website that shows or give good instructions on how to do it yourself on replacing lower ball joints on a 1955 ford Victoria? They were replaced about two years ago(long story) and need new ones again. Can they be replaced in my garage, with some help from a friend? Dave

[Daves55Sedan]

I've done it myself without any help before on two different '55 cars. You gotta remove front shock absorbers and use a coil spring compressor to hold the lower "A" arms from falling.
If ball joints are only two years old, they shouldn't need to be replaced unless there has been some major abuse. If you grease the ball joints every time you do an oil change, you should never need to replace them.

[streetdreams]

Easier done on a hoist. Either way, safety chain that spring.

[Herman Munster]

You could probably even do it by yourself at home and if you have a buddy who can help that's even better. X2 on the chain. I've done ball joints using a jack to support the control arm and the car on jack stands. The toughest part, if there is one, is to separate the ball joint stud from the spindle.

[Hot Rod Reverend]

Check out https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=145936

Or you can go to www.hotrodreverend.com and read the blog. The posts are searchable by tags.

Yep, you can do it easily in your garage

[paul2748]

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sent you an PM regarding the procedure that I used in doing the front ends on my 54 Ford and 56 Tbird (same front end as your 55)

[nascardave]

Hi, I have a copy out of the ford repair manual, On how to test ball joints. I have used the instructions and passed it on to others and have not found a bad ball joint yet. If you don't have to replace the ball joints you could be a couple hundred dollars ahead. Worst case you might have to replace the boots. You can find them in euro-thane and it can last for ever. If you would like a copy, e mail me. Dave

[JeffB2]

Originally Posted by nascardave

Hi, I have a copy out of the ford repair manual, On how to test ball joints. I have used the instructions and passed it on to others and have not found a bad ball joint yet. If you don't have to replace the ball joints you could be a couple hundred dollars ahead. Worst case you might have to replace the boots. You can find them in euro-thane and it can last for ever. If you would like a copy, e mail me. Dave

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/catalog.asp HINT: Copy down the part number you need and take it to Pep Boys or Autozone they can usually have them overnight for you and without a shipping charge.

[mobileparts]

I have some N.O.S. TRW (now out of business)
Upper & Lower Ball Joints for the
1954 - 1956 Fords & 1955 - 1957 TBirds;
10082 TRW Uppers & 10083 TRW Lowers;
Call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 .... Long Island, New York;
Do it once for life --- don't put them chineseum ones in there every 2 years......

[AnthonyG]

I may be wrong as I've only done mid '50's to '70's Chev, Pont., & Olds but u will need a spring compressor (IMO safer than make shift safety chain) u will need a a drift taper ball join splitter to separate the joint. Again safer & easier. Easily borrowed or rented.