I still can't find the full text TSB that FTE used to have, but here is a post of mine from a couple of years ago that has some info related to the change in front sway bar design that took place in production as of March 21, 1999.



Article No
00-1-6
01/10/00
SUSPENSION - FRONT STABILITY BAR MAY BREAK OFF - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 1/1/1998
FORD:
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
ISSUE
The front stability bracket on the front axle may break off due to impact with a solid object or from fatigue.
ACTION
Install a revised bracket. On vehicles built before 3/21/1999, install a new stability bar bracket which will raise the bar approximately 25 mm (1"). This will reduce the possibility of breakage. Refer to the Service Procedure for details.
PART NUMBER PART NAMEF81Z-5486-DB Mounting BracketN605921-S426 BoltN620482-S427 NutYC3Z-5A316-AA Cap - Front SpringF81Z-5486-AA Retainer - Stability BarF81Z-5484-EC InsulatorFB1Z-5484-JA InsulatorFB1Z-5482-FA Stability BarF81Z-5482-AA Stability BarF81Z-5705-BA U-BoltN805480-S426 Nut
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME000106A Install Revised Stability 1.1 Hr. Bracket And Stability Bar (Super Duty F Series 4X4 Built Prior To 3/21/1999)000106B Install Revised Stability 1.0 Hr. Bracket And Stability Bar (Super Duty F Series 4X4 Built On Or After 3/22/1999)000106C Install Revised Stability 1.6 Hrs. Bracket And Stability Bar (F-450/550 4X2)
DEALER CODING CONDITIONBASIC PART NO. CODE5486 01
OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000, 702100


And here is a link to that thread, with photos of the early style sway bar link set up...


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-correct.html


If I had the old design, I'd definitely change to the new design per the TSB. Fortunately, model year 99.5 and up has the new design.


danskool... that you experienced no effect one way or another with or without a sway bar... could that be due to how you drive? Perhaps you drive carefully... smartly if you will... by not diving into the corners so hard that a swaybar is needed?

 

Sorry, the TSB database was something provided to FTE through a partnership with a third party company. That benefit ended when the third party company eliminated the benefit across all Automotive forums they were partnered with.

Stewart

 

Thanks for the clarification Stewart. While it may have happened a couple of years ago, it isn't something that members are likely to notice until a need arises. And even then, I blamed myself for not remembering what menu to find the links under... so another year went by before saying, wait a sec, it isn't me... they're not there anymore.

 

Here is the full pdf version of the article.

http://www.offroadtoybox.com/Ford/00-1-6.pdf

 

Thank you for hosting and posting that 00-01-06 TSB on retrofitting the updated sway bar design on the early 99. Reps sent!