1979 Ford Mustang ball joint

105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SACRILIDGE
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do i have to replace the control arm
Feb 14, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Yes..The lower ball joint is an integral part of the lower control arm. If the ball joint is defective, the entire lower control arm assembly must be replaced.


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