New spindles and the lower ball joint

bmxmon · 08-06-2005, 08:52 PM

Hey, Im doing the Granada swap with the left side done. The right side lower ball joint is giving me some problems though. While trying to tighten the nut, after it hits a certain point it just spins. (the metal shaft that the nut goes onto) I just had an idea about trying to get the spindle on there like before I knocked it loose, maybe with some washers. If it works I will tell you all asap, otherwise, please send some advice!

Phillyfanfrombirth · 08-06-2005, 09:18 PM

I generally will try to add some pressure to keep it from spinning... like putting a pry bar on the lower control arm and pressing against the spindle (or another worthwhile point) while torquing the castle nut.

bmxmon · 08-06-2005, 09:34 PM

well, my washer attempt was unsuccessful. It did however accomplish to strip the nut, maybe even the ball joint. I decided to call it a night, the misquitos came out. I will try that pry bar thing out, I got the other side on just by pressing down on it with my hand. Thanks for the help!

Rev · 08-08-2005, 05:52 PM

If you're using Granada spindles with the early Mustang tie rod ends, then you have to have bushings in the spindle to make the tapered hole smaller. That's how my kit came. An alternative is to use outer Granada tie rod ends that match the Granada spindle holes. That's my take on it anyway.

Rev

bmxmon · 08-08-2005, 11:15 PM

I wasnt having problems with my tierod ends, just the ball joint. I got it fixed, the prybar worked great!!! Im swapping to the granada outer tie rods, which are already to go. I just figured out That I still need a new idler arm and whatnot though. (I thought I only needed the pitman arm!!! This is my first time doing anything with suspension)

Phillyfanfrombirth · 08-09-2005, 07:52 AM

Glad I could help!

bmxmon · 08-11-2005, 07:56 PM

Hey rev, when you did the granada swap, did you take out those little steer stops that connect to the strut bar??? With them out, when i move the wheel, that tire would rub. With them in, it can only turn one way, then straight ahead. I do not have any of the steering stuff connected yet, (tie rods, connecting rod, ect) and was wondering if that would stop it, or it it relys on those things. They hit my brake hose that comes out of the calipers. (maybe its possible i have the brakes on backwards??) The way they are now, I can hook the hose up to the original spot they would have connected to the hard line. Thanks for any info.
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hey, I was also wondering whats the best way to go about getting the pitman arm off??? Thanks!

08-06-2005, 08:52 PM	#1
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	New spindles and the lower ball joint Hey, Im doing the Granada swap with the left side done. The right side lower ball joint is giving me some problems though. While trying to tighten the nut, after it hits a certain point it just spins. (the metal shaft that the nut goes onto) I just had an idea about trying to get the spindle on there like before I knocked it loose, maybe with some washers. If it works I will tell you all asap, otherwise, please send some advice! __________________ Alex

08-06-2005, 09:18 PM	#2
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: New spindles and the lower ball joint I generally will try to add some pressure to keep it from spinning... like putting a pry bar on the lower control arm and pressing against the spindle (or another worthwhile point) while torquing the castle nut.

08-06-2005, 09:34 PM	#3
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: New spindles and the lower ball joint well, my washer attempt was unsuccessful. It did however accomplish to strip the nut, maybe even the ball joint. I decided to call it a night, the misquitos came out. I will try that pry bar thing out, I got the other side on just by pressing down on it with my hand. Thanks for the help! __________________ Alex

08-08-2005, 05:52 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: New spindles and the lower ball joint If you're using Granada spindles with the early Mustang tie rod ends, then you have to have bushings in the spindle to make the tapered hole smaller. That's how my kit came. An alternative is to use outer Granada tie rod ends that match the Granada spindle holes. That's my take on it anyway. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

08-08-2005, 11:15 PM	#5
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: New spindles and the lower ball joint I wasnt having problems with my tierod ends, just the ball joint. I got it fixed, the prybar worked great!!! Im swapping to the granada outer tie rods, which are already to go. I just figured out That I still need a new idler arm and whatnot though. (I thought I only needed the pitman arm!!! This is my first time doing anything with suspension) __________________ Alex

08-09-2005, 07:52 AM	#6
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: New spindles and the lower ball joint Glad I could help!

08-11-2005, 07:56 PM	#7
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: New spindles and the lower ball joint Hey rev, when you did the granada swap, did you take out those little steer stops that connect to the strut bar??? With them out, when i move the wheel, that tire would rub. With them in, it can only turn one way, then straight ahead. I do not have any of the steering stuff connected yet, (tie rods, connecting rod, ect) and was wondering if that would stop it, or it it relys on those things. They hit my brake hose that comes out of the calipers. (maybe its possible i have the brakes on backwards??) The way they are now, I can hook the hose up to the original spot they would have connected to the hard line. Thanks for any info. ---------------------------------- hey, I was also wondering whats the best way to go about getting the pitman arm off??? Thanks! __________________ Alex Last edited by bmxmon; 08-11-2005 at 10:40 PM..