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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 02:00 PM
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I have a 2008 f150 xlt 4 door rwd that squeaks really bad and clunks a bit. I am not much of a mechanic but I saw that a ball joint was...well messed up. I can't figure out the part I need to order. Can someone identify it from the picture?
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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 02:53 PM
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Sway bar end link I think it what it is called. The bushings rotted away.

Not a ball joint.
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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 16IngotFX4
Sway bar end link I think it what it is called. The bushings rotted away.

Not a ball joint.
thank you!
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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 03:02 PM
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I know a Cheap fix I ......cut some tire tread (little squares/rounds (x 2 pieces)...drill a hole & install 1 each side of the sway bar...Good to go !!
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 05:04 AM
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Bushings are completely gone. Sway bar end links are cheap and easy to replace
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 08:07 AM
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My truck loves to eat the cheap ones so, i found Moog problem solvers for the win.
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 10:03 AM
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There are numerous diameters. Take yours with you to the parts stores.

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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by techrep
My truck loves to eat the cheap ones so, i found Moog problem solvers for the win.
I can confirm this.
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Old Oct 30, 2022 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by techrep
My truck loves to eat the cheap ones so, i found Moog problem solvers for the win.
I bought the energy suspension red bushings lol
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