Looking to replace tie rod bushing and sway bar bushing/ends

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Ronald behm

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What engine do you have?
V6 engine
What year is your Sport Trac?
2010
What Generation is your Sport Trac?
2n Gen Owner
2010 Sport Trac XLT with 33" tires and 18" wheel, 3" front and 2" rear leveling kit and BTF upper control arms. Looking to replace tie rod bushings and sway bar bushing/ends. Any suggestions when performing this task or product favorites? Current mileage in roughly 72,000 and driving 100% city roads. Starting to hear small squeaks from front suspension and seeing slight wear.
 
Tie rod bushing? Are you referring to outer tie rod end dust boots? If so, they are notorious for failing long before the tie rod ends themselves. Same applies to lower and upper ball joint dust boots. Haven't seen direct replacement dust boots for them, but Energy Suspension and Prothane both have universal polyurethane boots that may work rather than buying or replacing the entire part for only the dust boots.
Universal Tie Rod Boots and Ball Joint Boots

Regarding sway bar bushings/ends. I assume you are referring to the rubber bushings that are also prone to early failure. Here's my almost permanent solution if you want to spend the time, effort, and money to put them together.
https://sporttrac.org/threads/bulletproof-front-sway-bar-end-links.123645/
 

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