Front end problem 89 f150

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Dec 28, 2002 | 11:59 AM

firemedic333

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Front end problem 89 f150

I have a 89 f150 2 wheel drive. The front tries can be moved some when putting pressure on the top and bottom of the tire. It also has a vibration in the front end at 65 to 75 resulting in cupped tires. I just replaced the shocks and wheel bearings. I don't see any play in the front end parts. Do I need to replace the hub and or axel? Where is the best placed to start. I am new to this site but all of my vehicles are ford 89 f 150, 95 Tarus SHO and 94Explorer. I will be thankfull for any help I get.

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KB

Dec 28, 2002 | 01:34 PM

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Front end problem 89 f150

If you're sure you set the wheel bearing adjusting nuts properly, then the only other places for that slop would be at the ball joints or axle pivot bushings. A Haynes manual will explain in great detail how to check & change them. Neither is extremely difficult, but the ball joints will require a special tool (BJ press), which you can usually borrow from the parts store.