Ball joint that is! Son ova B!&^$!

I knew something wasnt right for a while, and had a feeling what it was, so it's my fault for letting it go, but I typically do not drive this car very much as it is my winter car, and just put my Mustang away for the winter.


Just glad it was at a low speed as I just got off the expressway!

Here is to a new ball joint, axle most likely, and possible strut if it got bent, cheers!

 

When You going to fix her up?

 

I am done wrenching on stuff like that, no more tools, and I dont work at a shop anymore.
towed to the Goodyear where my dad is a tech, he will fix er up tomorrow.

 

I see you have a Mustang also..
Have you seen and read about the 2013 Shelby Mustang yet..it's already built..Go to Autoweek. com..625 HP stock..holie mlooey

WheelBrokerAng
Thats my birthday cake from Nov 8th..

 

Yeah, dont remind me what Ill never be able to have, lol.

 

It is fixed. 143 tow, 75 in parts, 1 new axle and ball joint, good as new.........or until the other side falls apart

 

Ya Really should have fixed them both at the same time..watch out for tire wear if you didn't have it aligned...

 

I am thinking I should have had them both replaced.
As far as the alignment, as far as I understand, there's nothing that can be really adjusted from a ball joint replacement. Without aftermarket parts (camber bolts/plates)
The tie rod was never moved(screwed on or off) Bent, meh, maybe, LOL

But it drives straight, steering is center. I do keep a pretty good eye on my tire wear as I rotate regularly(happens when you worked for Goodyear for 19 years!) , and do a snow tire swap.

Edit: Steering is much more smoother now, and she returns to center after a turn, and no more squeaking, imagine that! Procrastination got the best of me!

 

Lol funny and awesome birthday cake! You always have a random picture attached, how nice!