How to replace sway bar links on 1997-2003 Ford F-150 or Expedition!

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@IsekaiKing 3 ай бұрын

Had to drop a comment but, this video literally helped me so much. I had so much play in steering when turning the cab always rocked super hard and every bump had a rattling sound. Turns out I was missing a entire bolt and part of the other one! Found out it’s only 15 bucks a piece n watched this video and just replaced them!! Thank you so much

@maverickdallas1004 Ай бұрын

I had a 1999 Expedition. Great vehicle lasted me from 2005-2020!

@meuptemeuptee7994 Жыл бұрын

No need to take of the tires, turn the tire all the way to one side. Hope this saves some time!

@knavekid Жыл бұрын

A few years back, I borrowed my brother-in-law's '97 Explorer for a few days while my car was in the shop and he was on a business trip. The vehicle drove like a boat and felt very unstable. In addition to the sway bar end links, the shocks and tie-rod ends were also shot. This thing felt dangerous to drive. I bought new end links, tie-rod ends, and a full set of shocks and my nephew and I repaired the truck. I couldn't believe the difference in handling. It drove like a new truck. My bother-in-law was very appreciative as the improvement was drastic. Its decline in handling was so gradual that he didn't realize how bad it had gotten.

@jhawk1776 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! I’m sure this expedition needs new shocks, ball joints, tie rods, etc. I’m still in the fence if it’s worth it though because it has to 250,000 miles in it. What do you think, Should I just replace everything?

@knavekid Жыл бұрын

@@jhawk1776 In my opinion, miles are less of a consideration than overall condition of the vehicle. If is was rusted out and falling apart, don't bother. If it is holding up well and is reliable, the repairs can improve safety and extend its life.

@meorme6603 Жыл бұрын

Man mines doesn't even have ANY bushings it's just metal on metal. Doing it today. Only part I'm concerned about is when you lowered it to get enough thread on the bottom to finally screw in the bolts. Is it risky if it comes out of place.

@Cocozen 10 ай бұрын

@jhawk1776 238k miles going strong with my expedition. Replacing links now. Just did water pump. If it runs, it's worth it.

@gbear34 Ай бұрын

I feel the rant towards the end... I find that the longer I'm under a car, the more sanity slips through my fingers.

@outdoorfreedom9778 7 ай бұрын

My kit is on order and it will be next week's project. I was just under my 99 F-250 doing an oil change. I'm 76 years old and changing the oil is about the last of the things I can still do. Before I swore my way out from underneath the truck I always bang on things. This time I heard the loose sound of the long bolt There were no bushings at all! On one side even the sleeve is missing? The parts should be here by Monday. The bitch of it all is I know how to do most of these things myself but I can no longer get up or down very well and can no longer stand long enough to do a lot of things. The Golden Years are made of BRASS!!

@jeffroberts4485 Жыл бұрын

Loved the rant on gravity! It's why loose sockets target the face of mechanics lying on their backs. I blame Einstein.

@Gumbo31013 Ай бұрын

I just changed my bushing yesterday and just like you, getting those last nuts on is a task!!!!!!!👍👍👍

@manuhedz10 7 ай бұрын

Omg my f150 is making the same noise , now I finally know where that sound is coming from thank you for making this video 😊

@arcademania7544 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to do this. Thanks for the details.

@korybeckwith834 23 күн бұрын

Well done. Well explained.

@wallykaspars9700 9 ай бұрын

Cool video! I'm gonna replace the front bushings on my 1998 Ford Escort. Again. The last time the auto parts store sold the kit with large flat washers, instead of the cupped ones. The bushings cracked a year after two years.

@SabrinniaSparks 10 ай бұрын

Love your vehicle it was easy to watch the content and instructions. What size on the sockets and are they universal.

@itsamemario833 7 ай бұрын

Do you need to take off tire to do this or can you just turn it to the side?

@daxxenkelson9956 6 ай бұрын

You can just turn it to the side but it makes it harder because less room due to the tire being in your way

@mikethepitbull3170 5 ай бұрын

I came to ask that question also. I’m doing mine today

@fthedude 4 ай бұрын

Do you have to get an alignment after replacing the links?

@michaelkellogg8575 3 ай бұрын

Did the sound go away???

@Mr00006675 2 ай бұрын

Good to replace the staybilzer bar bushings while you in there you know

@damianmorfin1506 Жыл бұрын

Great video 🙏

@flowersfam3462 9 ай бұрын

Have you ever had to replace your third brake light above your back hatch door wiring harness because it melted? I was wondering how to fix mine on my 2000 ford expedition 4.6L V8 Triton XLT. I was told by a auto parts employee that I would have to solder a new one in, whatever that means. Also have you had the metal tube that you insert the tire rod in to crank down the spare tire fall out? Need to find out how to repair that to.😮 As a female that's new to doing my own vehicle repairs, this is new to me. I'm still researching!🤔💅🏼

@gbear34 Ай бұрын

Lots of great videos on soldering around KZbin, it's not too hard - will require purchase of a few special tools.

@flowersfam3462 Ай бұрын

@gbear34 Yeah I know about those videos but none of them are related to my issue with my third brake light wiring harness and I am not comfortable messing with any wiring/soldering since I've never done it before. I'm trying to find a reputable mechanic to get my third brake light repaired. Thanks for responding.🙂