Suspension and bushing kit?
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Mountain Pass
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Suspension and bushing kit?
I have a 1996 F250. I don't think any of the suspension bushings have ever been replaced. There's some squeaking on the driver side front as well. I'm wanting to go through the whole truck and just replace all the suspension bushing components. I don't know if I should go o e m and where I would find that kit. I don't know if I should go with some other sort of kit. I'm assuming most people with our trucks have gone through and done this and I'm just wanting to know what kit you guys used and where I can get it. If there's something aftermarket that won't add a ton of vibration then maybe I would look into that. I don't want really hard bushings that transfer vibration more. It's a daily driver and I wanted to be comfortable while doing its job. But if there are after market parts that are more durable and don't transfer vibration, or are just as good as OEM for a cheaper price I would have curse prefer that as well. Let me know what you guys think. Thank you
Laughing Gas
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I couldn't find OEM for my truck anymore so I went with MOOG, they made my ball joints, all tie rods, radius arm bushings and axle pivot bushings. Been solid for 4+ years overall, no problems, noise or vibrations.
Cargo Master
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I've been using energy poly bushings, but have used moog too. The only poly bushings that resulted in a sharply harsher ride were cab bushings. Moog rubber would be my pick for you though, can't really go wrong there. I opted for XRF ball joints this last go round. Moog held up well enough the last time (over 100k miles on one side) but I've heard nothing but good for xrf, wanted to give them a shot. 20k so far, still smooth. Moog steering linkage seems nice, have 50k miles on that, still tight.
(Note that I have a lighter f150)
(Note that I have a lighter f150)
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Mountain Pass
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I was thinking I would go with poly bushings for the suspension and rubber for the engine and body mounts. The thought being I would have good tight suspension but low engine and Road vibration making it into the cab. I do feel like I get a lot of flex out of the transmission mount because of the power and upgrades the truck has. Not sure if that's just because the transmission Mount is old or if it might be a little more responsive with the poly mount.
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