64 control arms/ball joints one unit?

[Charliedog]

I ordered some upper ball joints for my 64. A mechanic told me the control arms and ball joints are one unit. Is he correct because I can’t find such an assembly for sale. Whadda think?

 

[SWinner]

Charliedog,
Find another mechanic, ideally one that works on older domestic cars. They are probably riveted in and he can't find a wrench to fit.

While your replacing the BJ's, replace the control arm bushings as well, half of the disassembly is already done.

Good luck,
Steve

 

[Charliedog]

Charliedog,
Find another mechanic, ideally one that works on older domestic cars. They are probably riveted in and he can't find a wrench to fit.

While your replacing the BJ's, replace the control arm bushings as well, half of the disassembly is already done.

Good luck,
Steve

Thanks Steve. You da man

 

[57tbird57]

I ordered some upper ball joints for my 64. A mechanic told me the control arms and ball joints are one unit. Is he correct because I can’t find such an assembly for sale. Whadda think?

Ball joints are rivited to control arms Drill out rivets and then they can be replaced with Bolt in ones

 

[Rlucky63]

Good to know!