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Lower ball joints and upper strut mounts #909709 03/25/04 06:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Calgary P PeterM OP CEG\'er
OP PeterM CEG\'er P Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Calgary	Any one have experience with the BAT ball joints? Any integrity issues related to bolted VS riveted ball joints / lower control arm? Also, How long should it take me to replace the 4 upper strut mounts. Will be retaining existing struts and springs. Should have had them installed last spring :-( Have a lift, strut compressor, and air tools. Thanks in advance for your input.

Re: Lower ball joints and upper strut mounts #909710 03/25/04 07:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,570 Petoskey, Michigan R rkneeshaw Hard-core CEG\'er
rkneeshaw Hard-core CEG\'er R Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,570 Petoskey, Michigan	Originally posted by PeterM: Have a lift, strut compressor, and air tools. Thats a huge start. I'd estimate 3-4 hours for everything. 1996 Contour SE 3.0 <Alternate Site on CarDomain>

Re: Lower ball joints and upper strut mounts #909711 03/25/04 08:20 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI T todras_dup1 I have no life
todras_dup1 I have no life T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI	Originally posted by PeterM: Any integrity issues related to bolted VS riveted ball joints / lower control arm? Nope. I recommend the new Ford greaseable ball joints with zirk fitting. Keep em greased and they'll last forever and you don't need to remove the lower control arms. -'96 SE MTX 3L -'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535 -'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride -Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me

Re: Lower ball joints and upper strut mounts #909712 03/25/04 10:54 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Calgary P PeterM OP CEG\'er
OP PeterM CEG\'er P Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Calgary	Todras, I called my Ford dealer and they did'nt have them listed, only lower control arms. Mine only have about 15K miles on them. The Ford greasble ball joint is news to me. May be a USA item only. Do you have a part #? May have to order from the US...not a problem. Thanks!

Re: Lower ball joints and upper strut mounts #909713 03/27/04 04:37 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI T todras_dup1 I have no life
todras_dup1 I have no life T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI	Still have one box luckily. F5RZ-3V078-B. Neighbors looked at me funny walking out to my garage in my PJ's. -'96 SE MTX 3L -'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535 -'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride -Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me

Re: Lower ball joints and upper strut mounts #909714 03/29/04 04:27 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Calgary P PeterM OP CEG\'er
OP PeterM CEG\'er P Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Calgary	Todras...that's great! Thanks a lot! Next you'll see the neighbours in the PJ's. May have started a new trend :-) Thanks again

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