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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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sway bar links

I need to replace my sway bar links. Any suggestions on what brand or just stick with OEM? Also and particular site that has best pricing for these?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Also what is the difference other then price when it comes to aftermarket and OEM? I have been told to use OEM only. Any other opinions on this.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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I think most of us here would recommend against going with the OEM links, in favor of just replacing the stock bushings with the energy suspension urethane bushings.

A shop press will make the job alot easier.

Check this out....
2004 F250 Sway Bar Bushing Replacement
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Are there any aftermarket companies who use eurethane bushings in their links that are sold complete instead of changing out bushing. I do not have a press and wouyld think it would become an angry afternoon without it.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Are there any aftermarket companies who use eurethane bushings in their links that are sold complete instead of changing out bushing. I do not have a press and wouyld think it would become an angry afternoon without it.
Not that I know of.

You can probably remove the links from your truck and take them, along with the new bushings, to a shop and get them swapped out for a pretty reasonable price.

Otherwise, OEM replacements are the only ones I know of.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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I don't think that the aftermarket links are very expensive (I think I saw under $50) so replacing them every once in a while is not a really big deal if they go bad again.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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Any suggestion on brand oor website to purchase from?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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When I got some for my F250, I got the Moog ones from Rockauto.com. I have also gotten the Moog ones from O'Reily's Auto Parts. It is really depends on application for which place is cheaper. When I replace my links this summer, I am going to order them from Rockauto.com for about $50 ea.
 
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what is the part number for energy suspension bushings to replace both swaybar end link bushings? already replaced the to main big ones now just need ot get the ones for thelinks who has the best price??

2000 v-10 4wd
 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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I'll probably do the bushings soon, and some some sway bars, She leans a lot in corners
 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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i just went with moog as this is first time replacing after 200K. I also dont have a press for bushings and dont wangt the headaches.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 1975StroppeBaja
I think most of us here would recommend against going with the OEM links, in favor of just replacing the stock bushings with the energy suspension urethane bushings....
2004 F250 Sway Bar Bushing Replacement
Thanks and reps for posting here in the Ex section -

Question -

In the pic below is that a crack in the frame/doubler adjacent to the lower double bolts securing the upper bushing?
(Lower right hand corner of the picture.)

Can't tell for sure from the picture - just wondering what I need to look for when inspecting the underbelly of the beast.



 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 1975StroppeBaja
I think most of us here would recommend against going with the OEM links, in favor of just replacing the stock bushings with the energy suspension urethane bushings.

A shop press will make the job alot easier.

Check this out....
2004 F250 Sway Bar Bushing Replacement
Does that same bushing kit (Energy Suspension 4.5186G) fit a 2003 Ex? Amazon says no, but I'm thinking yes. Anyone know?

Edit: Further research shows that the end link bushings for this kit will work on the Ex. However the bar bushings are too small (that is if all Excursions have a 36mm front sway bar).
 
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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In the pic below is that a crack in the frame/doubler adjacent to the lower double bolts securing the upper bushing? (Lower right hand corner of the picture.)
No, its not a crack. I believe that's a relief cut in the frame that was required for bending it up. Looks like it was welded across the bottom. Here's a pic of that same location from the other angle...

 
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