Well i have a 02 F-250 reg. cab 4X4 and the last owner took the stabilzer shock and all off becuase i think that they all came with it right? so i was wondering if anyone had a picture of it that i can off of because i work at a fabricating shop and im just gunna make a new one! second question i got this clunking in the front end and im just going to change out all the sway bar bushings and i was wondering if anyone had a good suggestion on a set and maybe even a part# for them!! Thanks

 

The bracket is just flat stock, 5 sides, more or less a square over the cross over link with a triangle for the shock to attach. Then that bracket is U-bolted to the cross over link. The other side is built in to the axle I think. The big thing is to get a shock that has a minimal gas charge and the the right stroke/length. I am using a Bilstein I researched and have been pretty happy with it.

For the sway bar bushings, I use Energy Suspension. I haven't paid attention to my front bar, but the rear is lower bayonet and a regular bushing up top. Looks like the front sway bar kit is pn 4.5186 plus a color code. I'd pick black, their black comes from graphite that acts as a lube, making the pn 4.5186G.

 

okay thanks for the reply and help!

 

my buddies '04 f250 4x4 didn't have a steering stabilizer on it.

 

Shocks and steering stabilizers have completely different valving. Here is what you need.

KYB shocks and struts for cars and trucks - Shockwarehouse.com

 

Sorry the link didn't work. I'll try again.

KYB shocks and struts for cars and trucks - Shockwarehouse.com

 

It shouldn't be that different. It just should dampen equally on compression and rebound, and not push. Is there something else I should be aware of?

 

im getting a moog stock replacement put on today. i think moog makes the best suspension parts around but they are a little more pricey.

 

these guys make top notch stuff. here is the link to the ford steering stabilizer.

Defiant Offroad Truck Suspension Parts - - FORD - STEERING STABILIZER

 

I went with the Rancho version Rancho Steering Stabilizers it has a sub option when you choose for the OE with or without the steering stabilizer. My 03 came with the stabilizer, maybe because I have the HD front suspension package but I would think they would include the brackets if it was OE without. Not bad for $61.95.

Suzuki0702, I saw your post about the moog's before but I couldn't find the retail outlet for pricing?

Lou