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

[@IsekaiKing]

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

[@knavekid]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@meuptemeuptee7994]

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

[@jeffroberts4485]

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

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

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!!

[@Gumbo31013]

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

[@manuhedz10]

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

[@wallykaspars9700]

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.

[@arcademania7544]

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

[@SabrinniaSparks]

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

[@flowersfam3462]

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!🤔💅🏼

[@Mr00006675]

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

[@fthedude]

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

[@itsamemario833]

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

[@daxxenkelson9956]

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]

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

[@ja-reljacksonbey5573]

Under the car lol.. Nice one mate

[@michaelkellogg8575]

Did the sound go away???

[@damianmorfin1506]

Great video 🙏

[@Nicholas_Triumph_Thruxton]

Torque specs?

[@westhavenor9513]

Just tighten (with weight of car on suspension) until rubber bushings compress to about the width of the washers

[@skulledmonte84]

😂​@@westhavenor9513

[@toddrichards3176]

So you stop truck from rolling back and lifted the hole front end off the ground😮

[@joetucker879]

I thought about waiting around to see what the punchline is but.....I don't see anything viable showing up! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Moistercycle]

My sway bars are causing wheel hop. 😕 time to jump under the ol truck.