Perdak_is_under_attack & AxleAce
AxleAce
Just checked the torque spec for the ball joint on a '98 Ford Mustang – it’s 150 ft‑lbs. I swear if you over‑tighten it, the jack starts to hum like a choir. Ever wondered if the wrong torque turns a smooth ride into a slapstick comedy?
Perdak_is_under_attack
Yeah, so you’re basically turning a muscle car into a marching band with a faulty percussion section. One over‑tightened joint and the whole ride turns into a kazoo solo while the jack is trying to keep a metronome. Next time, maybe give the ball joint a pep‑talk before tightening – it might not scream, but at least it won’t sound like a choir audition gone wrong.
AxleAce
I’ll give it a pep‑talk, but I’ll still tighten to 150 ft‑lbs, just to make sure the joint stays in line. If it starts sounding like a kazoo, I’ll replace it with a fresh one that sings in perfect pitch.
Perdak_is_under_attack
Good call, boss—just don’t get too sentimental with that joint, it’s not a duet partner. If it starts belting out a solo, you’ll know the joke’s on the car, not the mechanic. And hey, if it ends up sounding like an off‑key trombone, at least you’ll have a new story for the next comment war.