1967 Dart Upper Ball Joint Replacement

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Dana67Dart

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The other day I grabbed the left front tire and gave it a shake at the top, click-click-click. Ok wheel bearing is too loose.

Went to tighten it and found that the upper ball joint is the source of the click.

Question... how much trouble am I looking at if I try to replace it myself? (I know the basic procedure, and it is a California car)

I'm not ready to rebuild the entire front suspension but could replace the upper control arm bushings at the same time if I have to remove it from the car to do the ball joint.

Question... any thoughts on aftermarket control arm ready to bolt in?
 
Any thoughts on effort needed due to rust? I think the upper ball joints might be original (316,000 miles)
 
This will be the first time to replace UBJ that screws in. Old Fords I have worked on had riveted ball joints that you drill out and bolt in the replacement.

Any other helpful hints?
 
Dana67Dart said:
The other day I grabbed the left front tire and gave it a shake at the top, click-click-click. Ok wheel bearing is too loose.

Went to tighten it and found that the upper ball joint is the source of the click.

Question... how much trouble am I looking at if I try to replace it myself? (I know the basic procedure, and it is a California car)

I'm not ready to rebuild the entire front suspension but could replace the upper control arm bushings at the same time if I have to remove it from the car to do the ball joint.

Question... any thoughts on aftermarket control arm ready to bolt in?
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Maybe this will help
 
Well that was easier than I expected. 3/4 ratchet wrench, proper ball joint socket, 2' cheater bar (AKA hydralic jack handle), pickle fork, old 8" 1/2" extension to drive the tapered stud out, hammer.

Now that that is done i discovered the upper bushings are the cause of my clunking... Oh well that will have to wait a while.
 
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