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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Excursion Bushing change out

I have some bushings I am changing out due to wear and bad cracking, is there a good thread on this. I am hoping to get it done tomorrow. Thanks for your time.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Paul, assume you mean the front sway bar bushing?

2004 F250 Sway Bar Bushing Replacement

Many write ups on this fix here.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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I bought the whole kit, I have a fair amount of bushings that are bad, but yes that one is included.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Do you have access to a press? Easiest way to get stock bushings out of any vehicle is to press the inner metal sleeve out then sawzall threw the rubber and cut a slot in the outer metal sleeve. The bushing will pretty much just fall out then. Press the new outs in with good lube and reinstall part.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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I do not have easy access, about 27 miles away to the naval base.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Did you get stock replacement bushings or something like energy suspension bushings?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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energy suspension, they all look pretty straight forward, although the rear shocks were interesting, I got pro comp es 9000 and installed them today.
 
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