need help on removing a spindle assembly on a 1999 grand marquis i cant get the lower ball joint to free. i need pics and exactly step by step to remove. it i know the top one had a bolt that secured it on but i dont see a bolt for the bottom ball joint. what is holdin it on there. it wont budge from smacks with a hammer.
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Last edited by MattsLincoln; 04-26-2011, 09:24 PM.
1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)-Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
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remove the nut and the cotter pin, make sure the shock is still in place. hit the spindle hard with a big hammer to release the ball joint stud
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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If you got those ball joint forks, use them. I use them to get the tie rods off as well. I tried using a hammer on Putter Project, but they're (spindle and ball joint stud) rusted together.
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i got a 12 pound sledge hammer that i will pound them with tommorow up at harry's. that should break them free.
1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)-Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD(Fiona)-Mods: Lincoln Navigator THX Audio System, Ford Explorer Sport Instrument Cluster.Comment
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Well Matt succeeded
and yesterday dropped off the spindles, hubs, upper control arms and the JBL head unit yesterday. And in return I gave him Vicky's old engine (which needs some TLC before it'll ever run again). A parts list of stuff to get new and from the yard. Some stuff for his SEFI swap.
Took Vicky to the diner yesterday so me and Matt could eat, it was his treat *I love free food haha*
Forgot to mention that I also added an Autodimming rearview mirror with a compass. It is completely wired up including the reverse mirror shut off (the mirror undims in reverse at night).
I got two decent used ABS axles (thanks Scott and Thain) for the disc K code rear end, and scott ordered me a bearing kit for the guts of the differential.
Thanks to the help of Scott, Ivan, and Larry for helping me get the extra clutch added to my carrier.
Now all I gotta do is replace the bearings, get new axle bearings and seals, and reassembly can start. Then I can put it in the car! I'm looking forward to that since the howling bearings aren't getting any quieter.Comment
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I need a set too. If you come across an additional clean set, I would be happy to take them off of your hands. Name your price, I suppose.Originally posted by 86VickyLX View Post
You go to the JYs alot more than I do, and these cars are more common where you guys go.
Excellent forward progress on the car.**2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 5.0/ 6 spd/ 3.73s, 20K Cruiser
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I hear ya. Though shipping that stuff would be a bitch. So if you're coming to SF I could return the favor from back in '08 with the exhaust pieces haha!Originally posted by P72Ford View Post
I'm wondering if '88+ vic trunk carpeting is the same, since they are more common in the yards around me in Jersey.Comment
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anytime mang glad we had a good time. come up to my place when your free.Originally posted by 86VickyLX View PostWell Matt succeeded and yesterday dropped off the spindles, hubs, upper control arms and the JBL head unit yesterday. And in return I gave him Vicky's old engine (which needs some TLC before it'll ever run again). A parts list of stuff to get new and from the yard. Some stuff for his SEFI swap.
Took Vicky to the diner yesterday so me and Matt could eat, it was his treat *I love free food haha*
Forgot to mention that I also added an Autodimming rearview mirror with a compass. It is completely wired up including the reverse mirror shut off (the mirror undims in reverse at night).
I got two decent used ABS axles (thanks Scott and Thain) for the disc K code rear end, and scott ordered me a bearing kit for the guts of the differential.
Thanks to the help of Scott, Ivan, and Larry for helping me get the extra clutch added to my carrier.
Now all I gotta do is replace the bearings, get new axle bearings and seals, and reassembly can start. Then I can put it in the car! I'm looking forward to that since the howling bearings aren't getting any quieter.
1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)-Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD(Fiona)-Mods: Lincoln Navigator THX Audio System, Ford Explorer Sport Instrument Cluster.Comment
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hey John, where did you tap that reverse shut off wire for your mirror? I knew the mirrors were capable of it but didn't know we could do that with our cars.sigpic
- 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria P72 - the street boat - 5.0 liter EFI - Ported HO intake/TB, 90 TC shroud/overflow, Aero airbox/zip tube, Cobra camshaft, 19lb injectors, dual exhaust w/ Magnaflows, Cat/Smog & AC delete, 3G alternator, MOOG chassis parts & KYB cop shocks, 215/70r/15s on 95-97 Merc rims
- 2007 Ford Escape XLT - soccer mom lifted station wagon - 3.0 Duratec, auto, rear converter delete w/ Magnaflow dual exhaust
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Drivers side kick panel, taped up in a harness, a black wire with a pink stripe. That's the backup light wiring. There's also a connector under the dash. But I wasn't feeling that ambitious...Originally posted by 1990LTD View Post
In other news, if you've been following other threads of mine, you would know that I have harvested an ABS system from a (figured it out today) 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis. 98% complete ABS wiring harness (including fuse box), brake pedal assembly, hydraulic control unit, brake booster and master cylinder. Granted, the ABS will not be installed until after big brakes. I may install the harness just so I can have the fuse box, because I'm tired of the damn clusterfuck on the starter solenoid.
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Sexcellent!!!
I got the side clears in the mail from Pete today! I put them in the nice bezels. And then put them back in my room. I don't think I'm gonna install them until I get the car painted.Comment
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Pics Of Clear Lenses
Here we are!! EnjoyAttached FilesComment
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Nice John.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Things to come...
I have a huge erection right now. And it's because of these right here!Attached FilesComment
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