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I put on a 2 in leveling kit a couple of months ago and am wondering if I need to get different sway bar links. I changed them out along with the bushings on the sway bar before I did the lift and now I am getting the knocking sound again everytime I hit a bump. I went with the moog parts for all of it and was expecting them to last more than 3 months.
What do you guys think?
02 f250 85k 4x4
Last edited by Leto236; Apr 4, 2017 at 08:18 PM.
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If you haven't already done so, I would make sure none of the frame mount nuts have come lose. I've seen that happen and it sounds just like a bad end link. I am using the moog links as well, they seem like pretty robust units. Although its always possible to get a bad link, I can't imagine wearing one out that fast.
I run the Moog links as well, with leveling kit, no noises. Are you sure it's coming from the sway bar? Could it be the drag link bushings are worn and the leveling kit exasperated the situation? Be sure EVERY nut and bolt you touched during the lift is dang tight!
I run the Moog links as well, with leveling kit, no noises. Are you sure it's coming from the sway bar? Could it be the drag link bushings are worn and the leveling kit exasperated the situation? Be sure EVERY nut and bolt you touched during the lift is dang tight!
I will be digging into to it this morning. I hope I am able to figure it out.
Got tired of the same noise. Now, my swaybars' laying up against the she of the house. No more popping
What kinda negative effects will this have? I had thought about doing it before only because I go through sway bar links and bushings about once a year.
What kinda negative effects will this have? I had thought about doing it before only because I go through sway bar links and bushings about once a year.
What are you using for your links there? Have you updated to the 99.5+ mounts? I updated mine with the 'pillow' style mounting brackets, they aren't that expensive and Ford has upgraded links with ball joints in the ends, very nice pieces but they do cost about $100 ea. I got them for more like $85 because they gave me some wrong stuff first and they felt sorry for me.
I finally was able to get underneath there and look at them. It looks like the sway bar been sliding back and forth because both of the bushings on the actual sway bar look like they've been wearing right around the bar. It almost looks as if the sway bar needs to move about an inch to the passenger side. Where the bar has the bend to go around the front differential it almost looks like it could be tapping it, it's so close. Do you think there's a possibility that maybe I put the wrong link on the wrong side?
Installation of the passenger side (curb side) Ford stabilizer endllink part number 1C3Z-5K483-BA. Photo illustrates proximity to heat sources and shows adding another protective heat shield to bushings. The starter is in the way of top bolt installation, so frame mounted cast support (pillow) block is removed first, then reattached to frame with endlink pre-assembled to it. IMG 0433
Installation of the passenger side (curb side) Ford stabilizer endllink part number 1C3Z-5K483-BA. Photo illustrates the frame mounted cast support (pillow) block that is removed first, then reattached to frame with endlink pre-assembled to it. IMG 0438
Sources of radiated heat that can accelerate degradation of the rubber membranes that retain the grease in the OEM stabilizer end link eyelet bushings. IMG 0455
Installation of driver's side Ford factory end link, showing proximity to exhaust manifold and the added heat shields on both sides of upper eyelet bushing. IMG 0447
visual distinctions that identify updated factory front sway bar end link cross axis joint. IMG 0436
I know there are a few part numbers there. I have an early bird so I am gonna need everything. Anybody have all the part numbers for the pillow blocks and such?
I know there are a few part numbers there. I have an early bird so I am gonna need everything. Anybody have all the part numbers for the pillow blocks and such?
Negative on part numbers here but I found them, and if I can find them a blind squirrel can find a nut! The pillow blocks bolt right into existing holes, no modification needed, the easiest upgrade I have found yet. Just remember to insert that passenger's side upper bolt before cranking down on the rest of the bolts.
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