I bought a 2004 6.0 Limited Diesel Excursion this past weekend, and I will post some pictures soon.
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I have that annoying “cluck/thump” coming form under the front driver’s side. And I know from owning a 1999 F250 that the sway bar bushings need replacing.
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My questions are:
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• The diesel comes with 100,000 mile drive train warranty…would the sway bar be covered?

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• I know the one on my 1999 was a simple job and I believe it was 4- new bushing, is it the same on a 2004 diesel? And can I just replace the bushings or is it easier to replace the entire sway bar peice

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Thanks to all
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Dakrri

 

The 2004 diesel only has a 100,000 mile engine warranty, the balance of the drive train is your dime unless you acquire an extended warranty.

RoyC

 

Based on what we have heard of the 03 04 models, you would be money ahead to get the extended warranty.

 

I thought Ford extended the 6.0L warranty. Was that only 03 models? or I am I thinking of something else. Not that it would affect the sway bar bushings as those aren't covered by that warranty.

 

I just came back from the Ford dealership and because it is not part of the “power train” it is not covered.

They want $91.00 for each side. Anyone buy them cheaper?? I want to do both sides as long as I’m under there.

 

Take a look at Summitt Racing, as they are a little cheaper and are much better than stock. Here's the front bushings: Energy Suspension 45180G - Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings - summitracing.com.

I believe the end links are about $60 a set, so total for the front end would be under $100.

Bob

 

Thanks Bob, I’ll give them a try.
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I’m trying to search this site to find instructions on how to install them, but no luck yet. It can’t be that hard of a job though.
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Dakrri

 

Go with the Energy ones. Less money and they will last much longer.

 

Bob, they show a shipping date of 12-1-08??? They are priced right though.

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Are they easy to install? And I need two or one set, for the front end? Is it easier to replace the link itself or just install new bushings?

Thankls

Dale

 

That looks like the kit. They are pretty easy to install. The hardest part is "seating" the new bushings in since they will be really stiff. Install is pretty straight forward.

http://www.energysuspension.com/pdf_instruc/17039.PDF

You may also want to do the Front Track Arm bushing set while you're at it.

Energy Suspension 4-7126G - Energy Suspension Track Arm Bushing Sets - summitracing.com

Good luck!

 

From what I’ve been reading in the forums it sounds like buying the “entire link” with new bushings is easier than trying to press in just new bushing.
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I’ll diffidently do the front track arm bushing set too. I need to get under the truck tonight so I can see what I need. It is different than my 1999 F250 sway bar application was.
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Thanks again….

 

I checked on a set for my 03 Limited V-10 at Autozone, the RED complet kit was about 21.00.






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Sorry I did not reply to this post sooner, but I was deer hunting in northern Wisconsin, and I did the repair the night before I left. I decided to replace both sway links and sway bar bushing bushings. I got the links at Autozone (Duralast links) part number SL504 and SL505 $84.99 each, and the sway bar bushings at Advanced Auto (MOOG Bushings) Part number K80203 $20.00 for both. I’d of got the bushing at Autozone but they would of had to order them.

The installation was easy and straight forward and I did not have to jack up the truck.

I decided to replace the old ones with new ones and in my spare time rebuild the old ones for future use/fix.

No more clunking on bumps and/or bumpy roads

Dakrri

 

No they are a PITA to install. That said if I had to, I would do it all over again the same way because the Energys are so much better.
The sway bar bushings themselves are easy but the stock end links have to be pressed out. I used a 12 ton shop press and when the first one broke free it sounded like a gun shot. The Energy replacements went right into the end links, it's just getting the stock bushings out sucks. They're more like tie-rod ends, the metal seelves seize to the inside of the end links. The old bushings only press out one direction, if you look closely, you'll see what I mean. Here's a pic.