Need sway bar end link for 79 F150

physicsguy11 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-19-2010, 03:40 PM

My truck is a 79 F150 with 4WD, Regular cab, single front shocks. I need sway bar end link(s) like the one pictured below. The part number on mine is: D8TA-5K483-BA.

I need one to replace the one I broke, and if I can get two that are in better condition than mine, that would be even better. Note that mine are slightly rusted out on the shoulder just above the threads (where the bushing sides on). I cant find ANYONE online who sells this. If you have this, or know anyone who does, please let me know. Thanks!!

lostinfords · #2 (**permalink**) 09-27-2010, 06:36 PM

EGGE Machine Company - Parts and Services for Nostalgic Motors
this site..company sells the link end repair kits, search their site or call them

physicsguy11 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the recommendation lostinfords. I checked with them, and they dont have what I need.

The search continues....

physicsguy11 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-09-2010, 12:09 PM

Bump for the weekend crowd

lostinfords · #5 (**permalink**) 10-10-2010, 06:29 AM

did you speak w/ someone there???...only asking because they list a threaded rod repair link kit...

EGGE Machine Company - Parts and Services for Nostalgic Motors

16637 - SWAY BAR LINK KIT

1979 FORD TRUCK F-150 PICKUP Sway Bar Bushings & End Links Parts (2 Results)

16637 - SWAY BAR LINK KIT

Part Name: SWAY BAR LINK KIT
Part Number: 16637 $20.07

1975-1996 FORD TRUCK, F-150 PICKUP, SWAY BAR LINK KIT (Repair Kit; Threaded End)

1973-1997 FORD TRUCK, F-250 PICKUP, SWAY BAR LINK KIT (Repair Kit; Threaded End)

1975-1997 FORD TRUCK, F-250 PICKUP, SWAY BAR LINK KIT (Repair Kit; Threaded End)

17245 - SWAY BAR LINK KIT

Part Name: SWAY BAR LINK KIT
Part Number: 17245 $14.62

1978-1996 FORD TRUCK, BRONCO, SWAY BAR LINK KIT (Repair Kit)

1973-1977 FORD TRUCK, F-100 PICKUP, SWAY BAR LINK KIT (Repair Kit)
1975-1979 FORD TRUCK, F-100 PICKUP, SWAY BAR LINK KIT (Repair Kit)
1975-1996 FORD TRUCK, F-150 PICKUP, SWAY BAR LINK KIT (Link Repair Kit; Both Ends)

physicsguy11 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010, 02:30 PM

Yeah, I talked with them. They are offering the replacement bushings. Thats what both those part numbers are. Thanks for researching that though!

I found a company called Rare Parts that might be able to manufacture some for me. Sounds kinda spendy, but it looks like that might be my only route for a new part.

lostinfords · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010, 08:05 PM

if they have what you need post the info so that others or myself know where to get them...I just never had the free time to give them a call...good luck

countrychoice · #8 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 05:36 PM

You sure you got the part number right? I'm just asking....not being rude. I've got a pair on a '78 or '79, and the part number was D8TZ-5K483-A. The drivers side had the "Ford Service Parts" tag still on it, so it had been replaced "recently", looks newer than the RH side. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks.