A-arm bushings and Ball joints

glxstang · 07-22-2002, 08:35 AM

I need to service my front A-arms and need some info on how to remove the bushings and ball joints. They say the bushings are really hard to get out. Can I pry the rubber bushing out or do I need to remove the steel shell thats inside too. Also, Ball joints....How do you get them out- with a hammer?

Thanks All!

OUTPLAYN · 07-22-2002, 10:35 AM

I have to do the same thing....I was also wondering what kind to use? I will let ya know how to remove the parts..Have a friend that wrenches on a Renagade Car....He knows everything about stangs!!!

briand · 07-22-2002, 11:38 AM

guys, one option is to buy new control arms from summit. for $180 dollars you get two new control arms with new ball joints and bushings, just simply bolt in. you are going to need a press to get out the old ball joints and bushings. by the time it is all over its just about more convient to get new arms.

glxstang · 07-22-2002, 01:22 PM

Hey guys,
Thanks for the advice! Both of you.
Sounds like it would be easier to buy new ones.
Outplayn...let me know if you get some info from your friend....
Thanks!
-PM

07-22-2002, 08:35 AM	#1
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	A-arm bushings and Ball joints I need to service my front A-arms and need some info on how to remove the bushings and ball joints. They say the bushings are really hard to get out. Can I pry the rubber bushing out or do I need to remove the steel shell thats inside too. Also, Ball joints....How do you get them out- with a hammer? Thanks All!

07-22-2002, 10:35 AM	#2
OUTPLAYN Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Genoa,IL Posts: 79	I have to do the same thing....I was also wondering what kind to use? I will let ya know how to remove the parts..Have a friend that wrenches on a Renagade Car....He knows everything about stangs!!! __________________ Broke *** Racing 0-2 92 Lx w/auto "stock" 95 CBR900rr "coming out of mothballs"

07-22-2002, 11:38 AM	#3
briand Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Jackson, LA Posts: 264	guys, one option is to buy new control arms from summit. for $180 dollars you get two new control arms with new ball joints and bushings, just simply bolt in. you are going to need a press to get out the old ball joints and bushings. by the time it is all over its just about more convient to get new arms. __________________ GT-40X heads(58cc), Cobra upper and lower, 75 mm Bullet, Moroso fenderwell induction, FRPP 65mm TB, 24# injectors, black magic electric fan, phenolic spacer, 1.7 crane cobra roller rockers, crane 2031, BBK 1 5/8 equal length hearders, 2.5 inch off road pipe, 2.5 flowmaster catback, FMS 3.55 gears, T5-Z transmission, FRPP aluminum driveshaft, svo heavy duty clutch, mcleod bullet proff bellhousing, BBK adjustable cluth quadrant, hurst billet shifter, lakewood subframes, BBK strut tower brace, BBK 2pt lower cross bar, FMS 190 lph fuel pump, crane ps91 coil, FMS street pulleys, and 300+ race wires. All thanks goes to my wife sheri, jason, jeff, robby, my dad and all others you helped contribute. most importantly GOD!!!

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07-22-2002, 01:22 PM	#4
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Hey guys, Thanks for the advice! Both of you. Sounds like it would be easier to buy new ones. Outplayn...let me know if you get some info from your friend.... Thanks! -PM