So I have inherited my mom's 97 f250 HD 2wd 7.3L with Twin I Beam suspension truck that she got brand new in 97. It has over 336,000 miles and still drives like a champ, I know these trucks usually ride like tanks but I'm wanting to start replacing suspension parts to bring it back to "newer" like conditions. I want to replace parts like the pivot bushings, tie rods and stuff like that. I have been trying to find a diagram that points out and names all the front suspension parts so that way i can make a list and start to order them one by one to get them replaced. I was hoping someone could help me out with this or even if i could take a really good picture and someone label the parts for me. anyway any help would be greatly appreciated .

 

TTB is short for Twin Traction Beam in 4x4 trucks. TIB or Twin I Beam is on 2wd trucks. The axle pivot does not have bearings. They are rubber bushings.

LMC Truck has exploded diagrams in their catalog:

LMC Truck catalog

 

thank you I have corrected my original post. Thank you for that diagram. Is there a name list that coincides with the numbered parts?

 

Part 12 (pivot bushings) I like to use Energy's kit as you retain the OE metal shell...trying to remove that after 25 years is a real pain without an air chisel.

Part 17 (radius arm bushings) I just use those blue Moogs. No issues on the dually in the past 30-40000 miles. I also have Moog progressive rate coils on it, nice difference in ride quality over the OE...but the OE were tired when I tore the front end down anyway. Same with their tie rods as have Zerk fittings. Inspect ball joints while in there, mine are still tight so I did not replace.

Shocks, do what you want. I like Bilstein HD (the 4600) on 2x4 trucks. Tirerack seems to have the best deal on them.

You may want to do brakes while that far in there. See if you can turn your rotors and if under spec, buy new ones. Calipers are easiliy rebuildable if not pitted internally. Hoses are inexpensive. Pads are up to you, I tossed on Autozone Golds on the '92. The '96 has Porterfields. New bearings, I like Timkens. Pack bearings, pop in new wheel seals.



Swing down here - https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum170/ Lots of small things to look at on the 7.3 Notably the air intake box and the OBOD. Weak early style starter and the early glow relay can cause grief.

 

awesome this will give me a good start. What else would you recommend to replace so I can get a new front end alignment?

 

I see this question has been answered. If you went to the LMC catalog online it would have told you the part name.

Replacing the rubber bushings with rubber or polyurethane is personal preference. I use Energy Suspension poly bushings everywhere: axle pivot, radius arm and sway bars.

 

thank you I will have to go there and look.