1978 Ford Ranchero Ball Joints

Essential 1978 Ford Ranchero Ball Joints

MOOG – Ball Joint (Part No.K8142)

Ball Joint

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$64.99
Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
  • GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • Larger grease reservoir and easy-to-install pre-tapped grease fitting hole for improved maintenance
  • Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
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MOOG – Ball Joint (Part No.K8197)

Ball Joint

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$69.99
Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:
  • PROBLEM SOLVER« GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
  • GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
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MOOG – Ball Joint (Part No.K8059)

Ball Joint

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$104.99
Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:
  • PROBLEM SOLVER® GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
  • GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
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MOOG – Ball Joint (Part No.K8036)

Ball Joint

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$39.99
Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
  • GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • Larger grease reservoir and easy-to-install pre-tapped grease fitting hole for improved maintenance
  • Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
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TRW – Ball Joint Kit (Part No.L2021454400TRW)

Ball Joint Kit

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$51.85
TRW sets the standard within the Aftermarket, with tests that go beyond the ordinary to ensure every chassis part we produce meets stringent vehicle manufacturer quality standards, in line with the Original Equipment specification. To help make sure that our parts can go the distance, TRW utilizes on the road tests and the most advanced test machines available, in both our Original Equipment and Aftermarket facilities as well as by independent testing labs. So you can be sure that TRW parts are tested for your safety.

Product Features:
  • Long lasting dust covers made from the highest quality rubber that eliminate dust and water from entering the ball joint
  • Low friction plastic bearings that enhance damping and reliability
  • Manufactured using forged or cold formed steel
  • Two-seat design is standard, and eliminates the need for a spring
  • Top of the ball pins are polished
  • Salt Spray Test (240hrs)
  • Dynamic Test and Elasticity Test
  • Original Equipment quality hardware installation accessories
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Driveworks – Suspension Ball Joint (Part No.DW-K8212)

Suspension Ball Joint

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$17.99
Driveworks ball joints are made to meet or exceed OE specifications. They play a critical role in the safe operation of the vehicle by eliminating unstable front-end suspension. Driveworks chassis parts ensure improved steering response and durability.
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Driveworks – Ball Joint (Part No.DW-K8036)

Ball Joint

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$12.79
Product Features:
  • Forged housing provides exceptional strength and durability
  • Oxidation film on the surface of the metal protects against corrosion
  • Phosphated ball stud provides a smooth, durable and wear-resistant surface to extend service life
  • Premium Polychloroprene rubber boots are fitted with grease relief valves to prevent contamination
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Rare Parts – Control Arm with Ball Joint (Part No.RP10271)

Control Arm with Ball Joint

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$76.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Restores vehicle handling
  • With ball joint
  • Reduces vibration
  • With bushing
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Rare Parts – Conrol Arm W/Bj (Part No.RP18196)

Conrol Arm W/Bj

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$195.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Restores vehicle handling
  • With ball joint
  • Reduces vibration
  • With bushing
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Dorman – Suspension Control Arm (Part No.520-105)

Suspension Control Arm

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$119.99
This suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicle applications. An industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics.

Product Features:
  • Trustworthy replacement – this control arm and ball joint assembly directly replaces the original assembly on specific vehicle applications
  • Complete repair – each assembly includes pre-installed ball joint and bushings, saving time and labor
  • Quality engineering – underwent industry-leading testing to ensure a smooth, stable and safe ride
  • Durably designed – additional coatings offer long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance
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Rare Parts – Control Arm with Ball Joint (Part No.RP12833)

Control Arm with Ball Joint

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$139.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Restores vehicle handling
  • With ball joint
  • Reduces vibration
  • With bushing
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Dorman – Suspension Control Arm (Part No.520-229)

Suspension Control Arm

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$121.99
This suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicle applications. An industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics.

Product Features:
  • Trustworthy replacement – this control arm and ball joint assembly directly replaces the original assembly on specific vehicle applications
  • Complete repair – each assembly includes pre-installed ball joint and bushings, saving time and labor
  • Quality engineering – underwent industry-leading testing to ensure a smooth, stable and safe ride
  • Durably designed – additional coatings offer long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance
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MOOG – Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Part No.RK8123)

Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly

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$51.99
MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • LONG LIFE — Ball stud shape ensures fatigue life, compensating for sag and suspension and adding extra swing when you need it
  • ENHANCED STRUCTURAL STRENGTH — Heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure
  • ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION — Coated studs and e-coated cast iron and steel control arms inhibit premature deterioration
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MOOG – Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Part No.RK8121)

Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly

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$101.99
MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • INSTALLATION READY — Pre-installed ball joints with sealed sockets for maintenance-free operation
  • LONG LIFE — Ball stud shape ensures fatigue life, compensating for sag and suspension and adding extra swing when you need it
  • ENHANCED STRUCTURAL STRENGTH — Heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure
  • ADDED CORROSION PROTECTION — Coated studs and e-coated cast iron and steel control arms inhibit premature deterioration
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Dorman – Suspension Control Arm (Part No.520-396)

Suspension Control Arm

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$104.99
This suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicle applications. An industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics.

Product Features:
  • Trustworthy replacement – this control arm and ball joint assembly directly replaces the original assembly on specific vehicle applications
  • Complete repair – each assembly includes pre-installed ball joint and bushings, saving time and labor
  • Quality engineering – underwent industry-leading testing to ensure a smooth, stable and safe ride
  • Durably designed – additional coatings offer long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance
See More

Dorman – Suspension Control Arm (Part No.520-397)

Suspension Control Arm

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$65.99
This suspension control arm and ball joint assembly is a direct replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicle applications. An industry-leading evaluation process ensures a smooth ride, directional stability and predictable dynamics.

Product Features:
  • Trustworthy replacement – this control arm and ball joint assembly directly replaces the original assembly on specific vehicle applications
  • Complete repair – each assembly includes pre-installed ball joint and bushings, saving time and labor
  • Quality engineering – underwent industry-leading testing to ensure a smooth, stable and safe ride
  • Durably designed – additional coatings offer long-lasting rust and corrosion resistance
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MOOG – Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (Part No.CK8035)

Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly

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$86.99
MOOG High Utilization Designs are designed for heavier loads and more punishing roads when extra strength durability and confidence is required.

Product Features:
  • PROBLEM SOLVER® GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
  • GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
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Rare Parts – Ball Joint (Part No.RP10317)

Ball Joint

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$98.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Heat treated components
  • Dust seal to prevent contamination
  • Restores vehicle handling
  • Restores OE alignment
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Rare Parts – Ball Joint (Part No.RP10105)

Ball Joint

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$139.99
Rare Parts prides itself in only manufacturing high quality chassis parts. Diamond Series parts will exceed OEM and aftermarket products. Examples would be: forged verses stamped housings, greaseable, tighter machining tolerances, and proper heat treat of ball studs and mating components. Every Diamond Series part is tested and inspected in our facility prior to being sold. So rest assured you are getting a quality part when quality counts.

Product Features:
  • Full Ball Stud Pitman Arm end
  • Greaseable
  • Self aligning no bind design
  • Low friction
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MOOG – Ball Joint (Part No.K8212)

Ball Joint

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$49.99
Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG® ball joints deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:
  • PROBLEM SOLVER® GUSHER BEARING — Metal-to-metal design provides strength and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
  • GREASEABLE SOCKET — Reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
  • COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
  • Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants
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Driveworks – Ball Joint (Part No.DW-K8059)

Ball Joint

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$17.99
Ball Joint

Rare Parts – Ball Joint (Part No.RP10112)

Ball Joint

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$156.99
Rare Parts prides itself in only manufacturing high quality chassis parts. Diamond Series parts will exceed OEM and aftermarket products. Examples would be: forged verses stamped housings, greaseable, tighter machining tolerances, and proper heat treat of ball studs and mating components. Every Diamond Series part is tested and inspected in our facility prior to being sold. So rest assured you are getting a quality part when quality counts.

Product Features:
  • Full Ball Stud Pitman Arm end
  • Greaseable
  • Self aligning no bind design
  • Low friction
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Rare Parts – Ball Joint (Part No.RP10141)

Ball Joint

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$27.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Heat treated components
  • Dust seal to prevent contamination
  • Restores vehicle handling
  • Restores OE alignment
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Driveworks – Suspension Ball Joint (Part No.DW-K8142)

Suspension Ball Joint

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$11.79
Driveworks ball joints are made to meet or exceed OE specifications. They play a critical role in the safe operation of the vehicle by eliminating unstable front-end suspension. Driveworks chassis parts ensure improved steering response and durability.
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Driveworks – Ball Joint Lower 1 each Drive (Part No.DW-K8197)

Ball Joint Lower 1 each Drive

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$17.49
Ball Joint Lower 1 each Drive

Rare Parts – Ball Joint (Part No.RP10587)

Ball Joint

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$226.99
Rare Parts prides itself in only manufacturing high quality chassis parts. Diamond Series parts will exceed OEM and aftermarket products. Examples would be: forged verses stamped housings, greaseable, tighter machining tolerances, and proper heat treat of ball studs and mating components. Every Diamond Series part is tested and inspected in our facility prior to being sold. So rest assured you are getting a quality part when quality counts.

Product Features:
  • Full Ball Stud Pitman Arm end
  • Greaseable
  • Self aligning no bind design
  • Low friction
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1978 Ford Ranchero Ball Joints

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Ford Ranchero. Maybe you just need a couple of Ball Joints. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 7 different Ball Joints in our inventory ranging from $17.49 to $195.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Ford Ranchero running smoothly.

Ball Joints are only as good as their brand. We stock 4 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Ford Ranchero. Moog, Driveworks, and Rare are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Ball Joints for your 1978 Ford Ranchero, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Ball Joints to keep your 1978 Ford Ranchero rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Ball Joints Brands To Make Your 1978 Ford Ranchero Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Ford Ranchero demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Ball Joints make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Ranchero the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Ball Joints brands and parts.

Popular MOOG Ball Joints

We carry MOOG parts in our stock across Lower Ball Joints categories, plus more. For a 1978 Ford Ranchero, our most popular MOOG Ball Joints include:
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FAQs for 1978 Ford Ranchero Ball Joints

What are the most purchased Ball Joints for the 1978 Ford Ranchero?

Out of 7 Ball Joints for the 1978 Ford Ranchero, the most popular in our inventory are:
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Ball Joint Kit
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