Complete Suspension refresh
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Complete Suspension refresh
Hey guys i hope you're doing good
Recently picked up a 2006 Ford F350 4x4 and i want to refresh the entire front/rear suspension system and all the components involves in the way the car drives, turns, handles and feels on the road.
Whats is the best place to source parts like this? everyone was talking about motorcraft for all the engine related stuff but i dont see any info on manufacturers for the mechanical, i saw some suspension kits on ebay but not sure about quality. where do you buy your stuff?
Please help me compile a list of the must have items required to make this truck drive like new. Appreciate you
Recently picked up a 2006 Ford F350 4x4 and i want to refresh the entire front/rear suspension system and all the components involves in the way the car drives, turns, handles and feels on the road.
Whats is the best place to source parts like this? everyone was talking about motorcraft for all the engine related stuff but i dont see any info on manufacturers for the mechanical, i saw some suspension kits on ebay but not sure about quality. where do you buy your stuff?
Please help me compile a list of the must have items required to make this truck drive like new. Appreciate you
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I never really had to do much for bushings on my trucks, but if you do need to replace them I'd look into polyurethane. A bit stiffer than the stock rubber (at least I think stock was rubber) but they'll last a lot longer.
As for mechanical components like u-joints, ball joints, and tie rod ends, I've always had good luck with Moog. Whatever you do, make sure it's greaseable.
As for mechanical components like u-joints, ball joints, and tie rod ends, I've always had good luck with Moog. Whatever you do, make sure it's greaseable.
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I generally check the price of the Motorcraft parts first, then decide if it is worth paying that amount compared to a known brand like Moog or Dana. I've been buying my parts from Rockauto for the most part for the Ford.
And I am on the rubber team in lieu of polyurethane...
And I am on the rubber team in lieu of polyurethane...
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I never really had to do much for bushings on my trucks, but if you do need to replace them I'd look into polyurethane. A bit stiffer than the stock rubber (at least I think stock was rubber) but they'll last a lot longer.
As for mechanical components like u-joints, ball joints, and tie rod ends, I've always had good luck with Moog. Whatever you do, make sure it's greaseable.
As for mechanical components like u-joints, ball joints, and tie rod ends, I've always had good luck with Moog. Whatever you do, make sure it's greaseable.
I generally check the price of the Motorcraft parts first, then decide if it is worth paying that amount compared to a known brand like Moog or Dana. I've been buying my parts from Rockauto for the most part for the Ford.
And I am on the rubber team in lieu of polyurethane...
And I am on the rubber team in lieu of polyurethane...
ok cool , there is a lot of components i want to start researching for price / quality comparisons . Interesting to hear you both mention the distinction between rubber vs poly , i need to look into that
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OEMs generally use rubber on anything except extreme performance vehicles because it's cheap and usually holds up well enough until long after the vehicle is out of warranty. Polyurethane bushings aren't prone to dry rot like rubber, so they will hold up even longer, but they come with a bit of a price premium.
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