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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 06:19 PM
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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?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 08:45 PM
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I think XRF is still a good option. I got mine off of MIBearings last time around and I'd use them again.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2021 | 01:42 AM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2021 | 06:43 AM
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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
 
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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
 
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ESwift
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
does spicer make ball joints for a RWD it was my understanding they only did the 4WD with the Dana axle
 
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does spicer make ball joints for a RWD it was my understanding they only did the 4WD with the Dana axle
That I am not sure. I totally missed the rwd part. I only have 4x4 trucks
 
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