Need new ball joint/time to upgrade?

**Mystic_Cobra** · 04-11-2004, 08:41 AM

I have a RF ball joint starting to wear out. I have a little play that was detected when I got my car inspected. I was considering getting the Steeda X2 ball joints for my stock A-arms. I do have the MM poly bushings in them. It will be at least a year or two before I get the MM k-member-many other projects ahead of this.
Steeda says I should get the bumpsteer kit if I do this. I'd probably get MM's bumpsteer kit.

from steeda's site...
However, when caster is increased, the rear inclination of the spindle further raises the steering arm where the tie-rod attaches. Therefore, an adjustable tie rod end, commonly called a "bump-steer kit", is highly recommended to prevent bump-steer whenever caster camber plates are used in combination with the X2 balljoint.

My question: Will I make the suspension any worse by adding the X2 joints without doing anything else to the front end?

**Mystic_Cobra** · 04-18-2004, 09:55 PM

Is anyone using either the X2 ball joints OR a bumpsteer kit? I am considering getting the X2 ball joints along with MM's bumpsteer kit.

johnbasf · 04-18-2004, 11:03 PM

I'll have a NICE front end for you real soon Jimmy.

GUMBALL · 07-03-2004, 08:59 AM

First, if the ball joints need replacing, do it.
Second, I would think carefully before mixing manufacturer's parts, as most (KB, MM, Steeda) are designed to work as packages.
Third, you won't have to re-set bumpsteer unless you do camber plates, and when you do camber plates, suggest adding strut tower brace at same time - that way you only pay for labor once....

04-11-2004, 08:41 AM	#1
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	Need new ball joint/time to upgrade? I have a RF ball joint starting to wear out. I have a little play that was detected when I got my car inspected. I was considering getting the Steeda X2 ball joints for my stock A-arms. I do have the MM poly bushings in them. It will be at least a year or two before I get the MM k-member-many other projects ahead of this. Steeda says I should get the bumpsteer kit if I do this. I'd probably get MM's bumpsteer kit. from steeda's site... However, when caster is increased, the rear inclination of the spindle further raises the steering arm where the tie-rod attaches. Therefore, an adjustable tie rod end, commonly called a "bump-steer kit", is highly recommended to prevent bump-steer whenever caster camber plates are used in combination with the X2 balljoint. My question: Will I make the suspension any worse by adding the X2 joints without doing anything else to the front end? __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

04-18-2004, 09:55 PM	#2
Mystic_Cobra NASA American Iron #16 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 608	Is anyone using either the X2 ball joints OR a bumpsteer kit? I am considering getting the X2 ball joints along with MM's bumpsteer kit. __________________ Jimmy Bost #00539 '17 Ruby Red GT350 #H6022 \| '65 Mustang hardtop

04-18-2004, 11:03 PM	#3
johnbasf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewisville,NC Posts: 2,674	I'll have a NICE front end for you real soon Jimmy. __________________ John Pearson

07-03-2004, 08:59 AM	#4
GUMBALL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Posts: 71	First, if the ball joints need replacing, do it. Second, I would think carefully before mixing manufacturer's parts, as most (KB, MM, Steeda) are designed to work as packages. Third, you won't have to re-set bumpsteer unless you do camber plates, and when you do camber plates, suggest adding strut tower brace at same time - that way you only pay for labor once....

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