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Front Suspension parts identification / serious problem leaning = '04 SportTrac 175K mi.
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<blockquote data-quote="Adam Smith" data-source="post: 1044259" data-attributes="member: 59024"><p>I'm a Firefighter, relatively handy, so I'm wondering if this is a job I can do myself. Noticed my truck pulling left a bit, leaning left (see photos). Just looked underneath front suspension, I think this short vertical rod (#13 in diagram) is the "stabilizer end link"(?), and is missing rubber bushings, the plastic sleeve covering the rod itself can slide up and down a bit but the nuts seem tight. I was told by Ford it's a kit, part # 2L2Z5K483A ($23.45), and consists of the bolt, plastic sleeve, and nut, connects the sway bar to lower control arm. </p><p></p><p>*UPDATE: called local Ford dealer and he looked in box and it's JUST the plastic sleeve and 2 bushings (but I don't think I need new rods/studs and nut s anyway); $35 ea. kit. Definitely pays to call ahead and ask for parts to look in box...</p><p></p><p>Questions:</p><p>1. If I unbolt it, will the wheel drop if it's up on jackstands? or should I leave it with the weight of the vehicle on the ground? Seems like I'd need to leave the weight on the vehicle.</p><p>2. Are the rubber bushings easily inserted?</p><p>3. This doesn't seem like it will solve the "listing to one side" problem, does it? Maybe needs new shocks?</p><p></p><p>Awaiting replies.</p><p></p><p>Thank you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Adam Smith, post: 1044259, member: 59024"] I'm a Firefighter, relatively handy, so I'm wondering if this is a job I can do myself. Noticed my truck pulling left a bit, leaning left (see photos). Just looked underneath front suspension, I think this short vertical rod (#13 in diagram) is the "stabilizer end link"(?), and is missing rubber bushings, the plastic sleeve covering the rod itself can slide up and down a bit but the nuts seem tight. I was told by Ford it's a kit, part # 2L2Z5K483A ($23.45), and consists of the bolt, plastic sleeve, and nut, connects the sway bar to lower control arm. *UPDATE: called local Ford dealer and he looked in box and it's JUST the plastic sleeve and 2 bushings (but I don't think I need new rods/studs and nut s anyway); $35 ea. kit. Definitely pays to call ahead and ask for parts to look in box... Questions: 1. If I unbolt it, will the wheel drop if it's up on jackstands? or should I leave it with the weight of the vehicle on the ground? Seems like I'd need to leave the weight on the vehicle. 2. Are the rubber bushings easily inserted? 3. This doesn't seem like it will solve the "listing to one side" problem, does it? Maybe needs new shocks? Awaiting replies. Thank you! [/QUOTE]
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