[hawthornman]

Hello. Just purchased a 2005 Mustang V6 for my son. Put new tires on yesterday and was told I need to replace the ball joints. Also told I needed to replace the control arms because they are 1 piece. Local repair shops agree with this except 1 shop says they can replace just the ball joints. I'm confused. Thanks

[nigel]

Welcome to the site. Get a third opinion. But suspension parts do wear out. Your sons safety is the real reason the fix everything wrong with it even if its ify.

[EagleAutosports]

Hiya, welcome to the site.

[jim293]

Welcome to AFM.

[amustangrocks]

Welcome to AFM and the forums. yes the guy was correct. the ball joints are not serviceable. they are one part assebly with the control arm. a bunch of stuff is like that. you cant replace a wheel bearing either, you have to replace the hub with the bearings in it.

[fobra559]

Welcome to AFM

[white angel]

Welcome!!

[stlwagon]

Welcome... You can replace the ball joints but you will need a press to service them.

[stars]

How many miles are on the car?

[Mr. Ugly]

Originally Posted by stlwagon

Welcome... You can replace the ball joints but you will need a press to service them.

+1

Here's a pdf of the installation instructions for the Steeda X5 ball joint kit.

Don't use the X5's unless the car is lowered though.

Stock type replacements here:

RockAuto Parts Catalog