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Ok, got the Moogs and swaybar bushings installed. They were shot for sure but didn't fix the "creeking" problem that I'm getting at low speed and when I turn the wheel when stopped. I can feel it inder my feet and I'm almost positive it's the body bushings. Anyone changed them on an X before? They look easy enough but I've said that before and got burned.
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Ok, got the Moogs and swaybar bushings installed. They were shot for sure but didn't fix the "creeking" problem that I'm getting at low speed and when I turn the wheel when stopped. I can feel it inder my feet and I'm almost positive it's the body bushings. Anyone changed them on an X before? They look easy enough but I've said that before and got burned.
I have heard both PITA to get off and easy, so unless you have a rust belt or salt water area EX, then it should be easy!
I know a little late, but here are the links I was looking for!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...vers-feet.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...placement.html
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From: vermont
I wonder if creaking is different than popping?
I had what I would call 'popping', not creaking. Changed my links - problem solved.
Could creaking be more of a friction movement between the mount bushing and the surfaces it contacts?
I think it also seems to be dependant on the climate that the truck resides in - dry = mount noise vs. seasonal wet weather suffers less from mount issues?
That link goes thru lots of movement - would be my first bet for a cure most of the time.
I had what I would call 'popping', not creaking. Changed my links - problem solved.
Could creaking be more of a friction movement between the mount bushing and the surfaces it contacts?
I think it also seems to be dependant on the climate that the truck resides in - dry = mount noise vs. seasonal wet weather suffers less from mount issues?
That link goes thru lots of movement - would be my first bet for a cure most of the time.
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do these moog links come with the rubber bushings already in em and they are just bolt up and go?
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I would say simple, but not the as simple as the Ford part.
Guess it depends on your Y pipe.
Not sure if the stock ram pipe would have cleared easier with the Moog, but the Moog definitely requires a different approach than stock. Difference being the stock has bolts that you easily slip in and out of the bushing after putting the link in place; the Moog has tie-rod type ball-socket joints that obviously can't be removed.
It forced me with my Thorley Y pipe, to remove the upper mount off the frame - easy 2 bolts - and slide the mount onto the top joint/stud of the link, then place the link in position and re-bolt.
***Don't forget to support the sway bar end before removing the original.
Ford Excursion 4WD 2005, Moog Suspension Parts.
Isn't that the damndest thing - and I searched Advanced Auto here for a F250 2005 instead of an X in case they don't realize it went that far in production, and it still shows nothing for this link for 4wd - only 2wd.
However Rock Auto says its the same part as my 2000, but Moog doesn't show that part beyond 2004, so who's right?
$45 for the Ford part from a dealer. Wonder if anyone else has replaced on an 05?