'97 sway bar question
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'97 sway bar question
I just acquired a '97 f150 4.6 2wd. The previous owner said it was involved in a wreck. A car ran a red light and it a car that hit the truck. The frame is slightly bent on the drivers side in front of the control arm.
Any way, the truck has a lot of sway going around corners/curves. It is very loose. Is it supposed to be like that?
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Any way, the truck has a lot of sway going around corners/curves. It is very loose. Is it supposed to be like that?
Click on the pic to see a video...
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From: Bitterroots of Montana
You're joking, right? That sway bar is doing absolutely nothing as is.
Looks like you are missing a bush on the top, as well as the end link not being connected to the lower arm. Everything should be tight, from the sway bar bushing to the end links.
I would take the front end apart and rebuild it completely after verifying the frame has been straightened properly.
Looks like you are missing a bush on the top, as well as the end link not being connected to the lower arm. Everything should be tight, from the sway bar bushing to the end links.
I would take the front end apart and rebuild it completely after verifying the frame has been straightened properly.
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You're joking, right? That sway bar is doing absolutely nothing as is.
Looks like you are missing a bush on the top, as well as the end link not being connected to the lower arm. Everything should be tight, from the sway bar bushing to the end links.
I would take the front end apart and rebuild it completely after verifying the frame has been straightened properly.
Looks like you are missing a bush on the top, as well as the end link not being connected to the lower arm. Everything should be tight, from the sway bar bushing to the end links.
I would take the front end apart and rebuild it completely after verifying the frame has been straightened properly.
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