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Mr Kelly · 06-21-2017, 04:05 AM

Greetings My 62 Ford Galaxie's front end has been completely rebuilt ( same springs though) with new parts. The car tracks straight and stops straight (not well), but bangs around like a old shopping cart over small bumps or Railroad tracks. Seems like I should have a smoother ride for a new front end.. Am I spoiled by the ride of all my regular cars, or might there be a problem. Again, Front end has been inspected without finding any problems. Thank you.

scrapiron · 06-21-2017, 05:15 AM

Where did the ball joints come from ?

Mr Kelly · 06-21-2017, 10:34 AM

I do not know..

JeffB2 · 06-21-2017, 03:04 PM

A very popular upgrade is using the Ford Aerostar coil springs which is a progressive rate spring these will improve ride and handling they will also lower the car about 2 1/2" a lot of guys in my Ford Group used them these are the ones you would want: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moog-Chassis...RYZ~cs&vxp=mtr If you do not want the car lower this is an EZ solution as these come in various thicknesses http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...-isolators.asp These shocks are the best to use with the combo: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-Gas-a-Ju...lZAnPw&vxp=mtr

tinman080 · 06-21-2017, 04:16 PM

Did you check your body mounts? Make sure both radiator support mounts are good. Did you replace the upper control arm pivots in addition to the control arm bushings? Check both motor mounts and the tranny mount. And lastly did you grease the ball joints? Best of Luck!

mobileparts · 06-21-2017, 06:56 PM

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The 1957 - 1964 Ford Full Size Lower Ball Joints are NOT commonly available.... they could very well be WRONG and are banging, clanging
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I would definitely have everything looked at / inspected -- and if you need
the CORRECT lower ball joints, I have them (and everything else!!!)

Feel free to call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 ... Long Island, New York...

Mr Kelly · 06-22-2017, 05:31 AM

Thank you all for your input! I will check these parts out.

Ole Don · 06-22-2017, 09:11 AM

Coil springs have no moving parts, so they will never wear out. But they sure do loose the ability to support a car, replace them ASAP.

V8COOPMAN · 06-22-2017, 02:21 PM

Radial tires in place of bias ply type will certainly make a tame "sweetheart" out of a car that has solid suspension, yet is still a handful. DD

mikhett · 06-22-2017, 03:03 PM

Sounds like BUMP STEER!

bobss396 · 06-26-2017, 09:26 AM

Check the air pressure, it may be excessive. Somewhere around 28 to 32 psi is good. I run 30 on the front of my '59 with 15" radials. Make sure the springs are seated properly. If they are out of the pocket up top, they'll rub on the spring pockets, you'll see shiny spots. Make sure the sway bar links are not loose or have bad bushings. Did someone remove the suspension stops? There should be 1 on both upper a-arms. Look for a loose idler arm, those can make a racket. Like someone else suggested, look at the upper control arm bushings and make sure the lower a-arms are tight.

06-21-2017, 04:05 AM	#1
Mr Kelly Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 12	My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Greetings My 62 Ford Galaxie's front end has been completely rebuilt ( same springs though) with new parts. The car tracks straight and stops straight (not well), but bangs around like a old shopping cart over small bumps or Railroad tracks. Seems like I should have a smoother ride for a new front end.. Am I spoiled by the ride of all my regular cars, or might there be a problem. Again, Front end has been inspected without finding any problems. Thank you.

06-21-2017, 05:15 AM	#2
scrapiron Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Independence, VA Posts: 423	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Where did the ball joints come from ?

06-21-2017, 10:34 AM	#3
Mr Kelly Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 12	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... I do not know..

06-21-2017, 03:04 PM	#4
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... A very popular upgrade is using the Ford Aerostar coil springs which is a progressive rate spring these will improve ride and handling they will also lower the car about 2 1/2" a lot of guys in my Ford Group used them these are the ones you would want: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moog-Chassis...RYZ~cs&vxp=mtr If you do not want the car lower this is an EZ solution as these come in various thicknesses http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...-isolators.asp These shocks are the best to use with the combo: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KYB-Gas-a-Ju...lZAnPw&vxp=mtr

06-21-2017, 04:16 PM	#5
tinman080 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Forest, Virginia Posts: 250	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Did you check your body mounts? Make sure both radiator support mounts are good. Did you replace the upper control arm pivots in addition to the control arm bushings? Check both motor mounts and the tranny mount. And lastly did you grease the ball joints? Best of Luck! __________________ Just Passin' Thru.....Slowly!

06-21-2017, 06:56 PM	#6
mobileparts Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Hempstead, New York Posts: 167	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 1957 - 1964 Ford Full Size Lower Ball Joints are NOT commonly available.... they could very well be WRONG and are banging, clanging around in there!!! I would definitely have everything looked at / inspected -- and if you need the CORRECT lower ball joints, I have them (and everything else!!!) Feel free to call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 ... Long Island, New York...

06-22-2017, 05:31 AM	#7
Mr Kelly Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 12	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Thank you all for your input! I will check these parts out.

06-22-2017, 09:11 AM	#8
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Coil springs have no moving parts, so they will never wear out. But they sure do loose the ability to support a car, replace them ASAP. Last edited by Ole Don; 06-22-2017 at 09:12 AM. Reason: SP.

06-22-2017, 02:21 PM	#9
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,114	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Radial tires in place of bias ply type will certainly make a tame "sweetheart" out of a car that has solid suspension, yet is still a handful. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

06-22-2017, 03:03 PM	#10
mikhett Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson N.J Posts: 206	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Sounds like BUMP STEER!

06-26-2017, 09:26 AM	#11
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: My 1962 ford front end rebuild has fallen short... Check the air pressure, it may be excessive. Somewhere around 28 to 32 psi is good. I run 30 on the front of my '59 with 15" radials. Make sure the springs are seated properly. If they are out of the pocket up top, they'll rub on the spring pockets, you'll see shiny spots. Make sure the sway bar links are not loose or have bad bushings. Did someone remove the suspension stops? There should be 1 on both upper a-arms. Look for a loose idler arm, those can make a racket. Like someone else suggested, look at the upper control arm bushings and make sure the lower a-arms are tight.