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Old 02-18-2019, 08:29 PM
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Busted my nuts! On my sway bar end links...


I was attempting to replace bushings and the nuts busted off both sides. I need new end links for the rear sway bar on my 75' F250 Camper Special. Anyone know where they can be found? I see DC has fronts but I think they are different. TIA
 
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can use a die and thread the ends?
 
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There was only about 1/4" of bolt sticking through the nut and that was with compressed bushings. Even if i could, I don't think I could get the nut back on with the new bushings. Thanks for the suggestion though!
 
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maybe cut them off at that bump part and weld some grade 8 bolts on hex side against it
 
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Solid back up plan for sure. Would be great if I could just find some new ones though! Thanks again.
 
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heck they might be still available.
 
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Well I'm usually pretty good on the ole' googlizer sourcing parts but I'm whiffing on this one...
 
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Old 02-18-2019, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiknyoazz
I was attempting to replace bushings and the nuts busted off both sides. I need new end links for the rear sway bar on my '75 F250 Camper Special. Anyone know where they can be found?

I see DC has fronts, but they are different.
D3TZ-5K484-A .. Rear Sway Bar Link / Obsolete

1975/79 F250 2WD / 1974/79 F350 Super Cab 2WD

No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any, none on ebay, not reproduced, not available AFAIK from auto parts stores.

This link has been obsolete for at least 20 years...you might look in Hemmings Motor News, otherwise...
 
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Old 02-18-2019, 10:54 PM
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Thanks ND. This is what I suspected. I guess I'll be scouring the boneyards or welding.
 
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It’s possible to just buy the outer bushing sleeve tubing, some rod and make them but maybe it’s easier to buy these or something like it and weld them on with a sleeve for new studs. Seems like a cheap option to me.

https://www.carparts.com/details/For...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Another option is 91-01 Jeep Cherokee links... they have a similar jog over, sleeve at one end and a stud at the other. Not sure if they are the right length but they could be extended or if you bought extended ones they may be the right length.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+bar+link,7580
 
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Yea you have a 2wd CS but maybe? https://www.jackit.com/skj-sbe204.html

Amazon Amazon

Cut off the eye end off and cut some threads?
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National Parts Depot carries the end links...
 
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National Parts Depot carries the end links...
Yep. They were about $15.00 each when I bought the pair for my truck in 2014.



 
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I had same issue and decided to weld a bolt to the old links.
 
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I had same issue and decided to weld a bolt to the old links.

see that what i been saying this whole time, 2$ later it done and good for 20 more years.
 


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