Steering Components
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 236
Likes: 1
Steering Components
So I have a RWD not 4 wheel drive 01 F250. It’s just hit 99k so I’ve done an oil change and flushed the trans and radiator and now I’m going to replace the tie rods and ball joints. What is the current flavor for brand of steering components and ball joints for a RWD?
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 10,750
Likes: 1,065
From: Douglassville, PA
I think XRF is still a good option. I got mine off of MIBearings last time around and I'd use them again.
It's a Van Gogh
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 7,795
Likes: 1,326
From: Elk Grove, CA
Bad luck with Raybestos tie rods on my 4X4, danger Will Robinson.
Ball joints I'd go Dana Spicer 2020314 kit. Complete with yellow o rings. But there are options, wait for more input.
Ball joints I'd go Dana Spicer 2020314 kit. Complete with yellow o rings. But there are options, wait for more input.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 27,344
Likes: 5,941
From: Lake Hartwell, GA
Spicer and XRF are the current top choices in my mind. FTE'r udsuth78 has a thread about "kryptonite" parts.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ll-joints.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ll-joints.html
CNCFAB
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 4,874
Likes: 2,006
I only use the spicer kits, with the spicer sealed u joints for front axle. I use moog for the other steering components. My trucks get beat plowing and running overloaded on gravel roads daily. No issues, everything holds up well. Will never run any other type of ball joints, nothing has lasted nearly as long as oem spicer sealed units.
They are also super cost effective
They are also super cost effective
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 236
Likes: 1
I only use the spicer kits, with the spicer sealed u joints for front axle. I use moog for the other steering components. My trucks get beat plowing and running overloaded on gravel roads daily. No issues, everything holds up well. Will never run any other type of ball joints, nothing has lasted nearly as long as oem spicer sealed units.
They are also super cost effective
They are also super cost effective
CNCFAB
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 4,874
Likes: 2,006
That I am not sure. I totally missed the rwd part. I only have 4x4 trucks
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fandini
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
1
Aug 16, 2015 08:11 PM
eatont9999
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
63
Sep 30, 2012 08:55 PM
rdcouch
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Sep 15, 2000 10:35 PM
