{"title":"Bearing Upgrades","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ball-bearing-clutch-pedal-shaft-kit","title":"Ball Bearing Clutch Pedal Shaft Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"214\"\u003eBall Bearing Clutch Pedal Shaft Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"255\"\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"264\"\u003e1964½–1973 Mustang, Falcon, Ranchero, Comet, Fairlane, and all F-100 and F-150 models.\u003cbr data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eAlso compatible with most other Ford vehicles using a similar clutch pedal with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"438\"\u003e5\/8\" shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mustangsteve.com\/instructions-bbk-bearing-kit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBall Bearing Clutch Pedal Retrofit Kit Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mustangsteve.com\/ms_bbk_instructions\/\"\u003e- Pictorial Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"455\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"464\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"480\"\u003eEliminates clutch pedal play for smoother, more precise operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"591\" data-start=\"550\"\u003eReduces pedal effort for easier driving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eAllows the use of stronger pressure plates or performance clutches without additional wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"697\"\u003eKit Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"714\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"714\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"716\"\u003eInstallation requires\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewelding\u003c\/strong\u003e and removal of the pedals and pedal support assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"807\"\u003eUses the \u003cstrong data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"816\"\u003eoriginal clutch pedal shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e; modification typically takes less than one hour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"901\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"910\"\u003estep-by-step pictorial installation instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"966\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"975\"\u003eReplacement Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eReplaces weak pot-metal bushings and plastic inserts with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003esealed ball bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003eprecision-machined steel retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003eRestores worn pedal support assemblies—often at \u003cstrong data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003elower cost\u003c\/strong\u003e than purchasing a new unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eQ: Can this kit repair a worn hanger assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003eA: Yes. 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