Ball Joints

I Lowered my 98 mustang gt with the ford racing springs and my ball joints have went out after 112,000 miles, should i replace them with the steeda ball joints or just stick with the factory ball joints?

The Steeda balljoints adjust your suspension geometry if your car is lowered. I have them on my car and I recommend them. My original balljoints seemed like crap and liked to make a clunk noise when turning in reverse (like out of my driveway). It all went away when I got the Steeda ball joints.

How hard was it to change out the ball joints?

I swapped the 04 Cobra A arms when i did my springs etc. They are different then stock (designed to work with the lower springs) and have ball joints installed. Also improved steering alot. They cost me just under $140 for the set and were easy to install.

If its not rusted to poop, about 10 min on each side.

If its rusted (like that on my T/A was, and cutter pin fused itself), then may take alot longer. I had to brake out my dremal, and cut threaded rod off to replace one on T/A

Well, the cotter pin is easily removable because i had to take it out when switching out my springs a while ago. I think i'll change the outer tie-rod ends as well while im at it.

could you guys show me a picture of that area, so I can see where slash what the balljoint looks like in place? I need to know where to look to see if I already have the steedas, but I dont think so because my stang makes clunking sounds during turning also. moreso in reverse. thanks guys

The balljoint is installed on the outer end of the A-arm. It is a press-in fit. Just look for the bottom pivot point of the front wheel spindle/brake assembly, and you'll find it.

Here's a picture of the Steeda X2s (left) vs. the OEM balljoint (right) from Steeda's site:

hmm.. like near my bumpsteer kit?

It's what connects the spindle to the A-arm. If you look at the backside of your wheel spindle, straight down from above, you'll see a large nut that holds the spindle on. That nut goes onto the top threads of the balljoint. If you remove your strut and spring and let the A-arm drop down, all that's holding your wheel spindle on is the balljoint.