Radius Arm Bushings
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Radius Arm Bushings
This refers to my signature vehicle. After replacing tires (from Michelins to Firestone R speed rating on the rear, and Maverick Q speed rating on the front), I experienced rear end sway when the steering is jerked slightly. Moving the Firestones to the front helped some. Then my highly trusted tire guy replaced the Mavericks with General SR R on the rear. In the meantime, he got under the truck and had a helper steer the front wheels back and forth. He said the radius arm bushings have deteriorated, and it will contribute to the rear end sway. He also cited the bushings of the two arms that run from the front axle assy on each side about 3-4 feet toward the rear of the vehicle. I forget what he called them.
Does anybody out there have experience/knowledge about these components? Is it true worn bushings could contribute to the back sway problem. I plan on keeping the truck 'till I can't drive anymore, and do want it to stay in good condition. I'd appreciate any help. Especially if anybody can cite any videos or articles to educate me.
Thanks in advance!
Does anybody out there have experience/knowledge about these components? Is it true worn bushings could contribute to the back sway problem. I plan on keeping the truck 'till I can't drive anymore, and do want it to stay in good condition. I'd appreciate any help. Especially if anybody can cite any videos or articles to educate me.
Thanks in advance!
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You should be able to rent a tool similar to this one for the upper control arms to replace the bushings in the radius arm
Radius arm bushings.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Front-R...EAAOSwhBtcpXX0
Or radius arm, right side... (other side should be similar price)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/99-17-F-250...wAAOSwVAtcQMhS
Radius arm bushings.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Front-R...EAAOSwhBtcpXX0
Or radius arm, right side... (other side should be similar price)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/99-17-F-250...wAAOSwVAtcQMhS
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And what are the two similar components that run left to right from each wheel. I thought they were the radius arms, and the ones in the illustrations you sent me were formerly called the I-beams? I believe I need to change the bushings on all four of them.
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Your talking about the twin i-beam front axle? There one bushing at each end, they are know to go bad on ALL of fords trucks that use them. They can be a real pain in the rear to replace sometimes
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I thought I set this thread up for instant notification, don't mean for the delay in replying. I'll try to fix that too. I REALLY appreciate your help.
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Mine is a 2002 Two wheel drive. It has coil springs. I'm trying to upload a photo, but lost in the technology of it all. I'll keep trying.
Ah, finally! Here's a photo taken from under the front bumper aiming toward the rear of the truck. https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835. At the bottom left in the photo is the arm that runs perpendicular to the crossing I beams, running toward the rear of the truck. Hope this makes it clearer.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835
Ah, finally! Here's a photo taken from under the front bumper aiming toward the rear of the truck. https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835. At the bottom left in the photo is the arm that runs perpendicular to the crossing I beams, running toward the rear of the truck. Hope this makes it clearer.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835
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Mine is a 2002 Two wheel drive. It has coil springs. I'm trying to upload a photo, but lost in the technology of it all. I'll keep trying.
Ah, finally! Here's a photo taken from under the front bumper aiming toward the rear of the truck. https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835. At the bottom left in the photo is the arm that runs perpendicular to the crossing I beams, running toward the rear of the truck. Hope this makes it clearer.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835
Ah, finally! Here's a photo taken from under the front bumper aiming toward the rear of the truck. https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835. At the bottom left in the photo is the arm that runs perpendicular to the crossing I beams, running toward the rear of the truck. Hope this makes it clearer.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/album/13630835
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