I have the right side suspension dismantled. My question is; on the upper BJ the stud will turn but the ball does not? I suspect that this is not good? Lower ball joint is tight and the ball turns with the stud.

56 VIC  Gene Stoehr Sr.

It sounds like it is broken.  The ball and stud should turn as one but I don't see how the stud would still be attached if it has separated from the ball although it has been awhile since looking at  your type of ball joint.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I have the left top BJ out and it is the same as the right side. Stud turns but the ball does not. Makes me wonder if the BJ is really bad? The bottom left BJ is the same as right side.

56 VIC  Gene Stoehr Sr.

Gene I have a couple nos ball joints,i will check them tomorrow to see if the stud and ball both turn  Carl

Thanks Carl.

56 VIC  Gene Stoehr Sr.

For some reason I'm finding this discussion confusing. Isn't the stud and ball one assembly?

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Gene I checked a couple and the stud turns but the ball does not turn with it.  Carl

Thanks Carl. I will inspect these BJ closely for tightness.  I may holler at you on your NOS BJoints.

56 VIC  Gene Stoehr Sr.

Me too ! cant be seperate, maybe its the terminolgy.


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Hey guys, The stud will turn and the ball does not turn with the stud.

56 VIC  Gene Stoehr Sr.