Sway Bar Bushing/End Link Replacement
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Mountain Pass
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Sway Bar Bushing/End Link Replacement
I need to replace the sway bar bushings and possibly the end links as well. Was wondering if I should replace with OEM or if I should go with an aftermarket like Energy Suspension? Would like FTE opinions. Also considering a 2.5" - 3" leveling kit up front with bigger/wider tires. Trying to find some black aftermarket wheels and was wondering what size tires and wheels I could/should go with that won't cause any clearance issues. What do you think? The truck is an 04 F150 FX4 Supercab.
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Post your question in here; Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
You will get more attention to a suspension question there.
You will get more attention to a suspension question there.
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From: St. Peter
I would go with something like an energy suspension because they are a poly bushing, which will be stiffer. Something you will be able to feel or measure? Probably not...But if your going to replace it, you might as well improve it. I have never been a fan of OEM parts, because if it failed in the first place, why replace it with the same junk! You could probably get some MOOG ones or TRW or something that will be just as good.
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From: St. Peter
Its 34mm, at least that is what mine is (2004 FX4 as well 4x4). I put in the energy suspension bushings and the moog links. Just though I'd update that it took about 2,000 miles for the Detroit roads to kill my passenger side link already. Hopefully it was just defective. The driver side seems to be fine.
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