1997 Ford F Super Duty Lower Ball Joints

Motorcraft ball joints feature wrench flats, when feasible, to aid in installation and include new pinch bolt, nut and other necessary parts for attachment. Ball joint-only cartridges to eliminate the unnecessary replacement of entire control arm assemblies.

Product Features:

• Hardened metal stud – Heat-treated for excellent strength and durability, feature the use of castle nuts and cotter pins
• Full ball design – Allows smooth motion to maintain precise alignment and improved handling
• Polymer bearing design – Where applicable, encapsulates the ball stud and eliminates heavy preload to reduce steering effort and minimize wear
• Grease fittings – Where applicable, allow lubrication for future maintenance
• Magnesium phosphate coating – Provides a rust-preventative finish to extend shelf life
• Oversized housing – Provides a better fit for vehicles with slightly worn control arms
• Sealed boots – Feature steel retaining rings, where applicable, to protect joints from contaminants and water
• Directional grease escapements – Allow old grease to be flushed out during maintenance

Every Original Equipment ball joint is engineered to restore the handling of your vehicle to original equipment condition. The OE ball joint is the ORIGINAL part, supplied in a plain box, with the car manufacturer’s logo on the part.

Product Features:

• OE expertise and quality
• Precision manufactured housing and components
• Corrosion protection
• Permanently attached boot
• One-piece forged housing for easier steering
• Ball joint kits include new pinch bolt, nut and other necessary parts for attachment

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ACDelco Advantage Suspension Ball Joints connect your vehicle’s control arm to its steering knuckle, allowing your wheels to turn and the suspension to move. They serve as the pivot between the wheels and suspension, as well as a support for your vehicle’s weight. These replacement components contain a forged CNC-machined shell, synthetic bearings, and full-ball studs, for high-quality performance and durability. ACDelco Advantage Chassis products provide high-quality parts at a tremendous value. Engineered to the fit, form, and function of a premium aftermarket line, ACDelco Advantage Chassis include tie rod ends, ball joints, control arms, steering and suspension links, steering arms, and bushings – all at an economical price. With ACDelco Advantage parts, installation hardware is included where needed.

Product Features:

• Undergo impact, wear, and fatigue testing to help ensure quality and durability
• Heat-treated for enhanced quality and endurance
• Greasable design where applicable, for easy maintenance and longevity
• Dust boot is re-installed and permanently attached to reduce contamination, and increase durability and service life
• Forged, CNC-machined shell leads to high-quality, precision-made performance and additional strength
• Full-ball type studs are manufactured using a cold-formed process to reduce imperfections and hold the tightest of tolerances