Front Suspension PM
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Mountain Pass
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Front Suspension PM
Hey all,
Tried searching ball joints and control arms but it seems there's almost no discussion around preventative maintenance for the front suspension.
I have a stock 2016 XL Sport CC 4x4 with a bit over 100k miles. I did bump up tire size to 275/70/17. I've never replaced any of the suspension components and none seem worn out just yet. My inlaws just got an 18ft travel trailer that Iay start towing occasionally and we may be occasionally towing a small 13ft RHIB as well as our own little 1300# teardrop.
I am planning to replace front and rear pads and rotors with the Power stop z36 kit and figured I should probably get the suspension refreshed while I'm in there. For ease and peace of mind, I was planning to do MOOG UCA, LCA, Tie rod ends/inners and sway bar link. Then considering the Bilstein 5100 adjustable front strut and rear shocks. Sway bar bushings too? Aside from a spring compressor, I believe I have all the tools to do the job. Figured I'd get the tool loan spring compressor from O'Reilly's.
Thoughts?
Tried searching ball joints and control arms but it seems there's almost no discussion around preventative maintenance for the front suspension.
I have a stock 2016 XL Sport CC 4x4 with a bit over 100k miles. I did bump up tire size to 275/70/17. I've never replaced any of the suspension components and none seem worn out just yet. My inlaws just got an 18ft travel trailer that Iay start towing occasionally and we may be occasionally towing a small 13ft RHIB as well as our own little 1300# teardrop.
I am planning to replace front and rear pads and rotors with the Power stop z36 kit and figured I should probably get the suspension refreshed while I'm in there. For ease and peace of mind, I was planning to do MOOG UCA, LCA, Tie rod ends/inners and sway bar link. Then considering the Bilstein 5100 adjustable front strut and rear shocks. Sway bar bushings too? Aside from a spring compressor, I believe I have all the tools to do the job. Figured I'd get the tool loan spring compressor from O'Reilly's.
Thoughts?
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2020
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From: Adirondacks
Sounds good, and impressive to be so proactive. I suggest just purchasing a coilover spring shock assembly that comes ready to install instead of dealing with assembly yourself. We did the Fox 2.0 on the GF's truck and like it. We did the full Powerstop z36 on the GF's truck and we like everything about the Powerstop too.
Logistics Pro
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The dealer replaced the front struts in my 20 F150 at around 50k miles. They said they were leaking and since I have an extended warranty on my truck it was only $100. I probably wouldn't service front end components until at least 100k miles though.
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I replaced the front shocks with Eibach Pro Truck coil overs, huge improvement in my opinion. I used new Rancho upper control arms and they came with new Moog ball joints installed. At the same time I replaced my brakes with Raybestos severe duty, front and rear. I noticed wear on my front shocks and my brakes needed to be done, so I did it all and one time, just like you are planning to do.
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Ames, Iowa
I put 150k miles on a 2016, and that included dirt, gravel, and paved roads and didn’t need any front suspension work at all. Do you really need to do all that?
If it were a Chevy or a Dodge I would say you need it, but not a Ford.
I ran a fleet of Fords that were ridden hard. Not many needed front end work.
If it were a Chevy or a Dodge I would say you need it, but not a Ford.
I ran a fleet of Fords that were ridden hard. Not many needed front end work.
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From: San Antonio, TX
We all drive different, and have different expectations. My front struts never suited me, even when new. Too soft. Also, I have coil over shocks and 35" tires, so I'm certain that has something to do with it.
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