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    1996 Ford Explorer Rear Leaf Springs and Bushing Replacement

    I just wanted to put this information out there, I had a hard time tracking it down myself. I could not find a definitive answer anywhere on what bushings or even what size I needed for my leaf springs, so I finally pulled everything apart and measured it with calipers and found a suspension...
  2. S

    Door hinge pins

    Will the OEM Ford door hinge pins with bushings fit a Mazda B series truck?
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    Transmission Exhaust Mount Question

    I’m replacing all of the bushings and hangers on my exhaust and the only one I’m missing now is the one that bolts onto the transmission area. Does anyone know if you just remove the bolt and the bushing bracket comes off? I plan on supporting the exhaust with a jack. I just want to be sure...
  4. R

    Differential Mount Bushings

    Trying to find front diff mount bushings for a 97 per mountaineer awd, currently removed front prop shaft due to banging.
  5. B

    Body mount bushings help needed

    All, Anyone have any good ways to remove a body mount bushing that wants to rotate in place. The problem i have on my '05 Sport Trac is the front right bushing will not come off. The top nut was easily removed and i got the body lifted up to high enough that i could take it out if i could...
  6. J

    Moog PS End Link Bushings Downgraded?

    I bought a pair of Moog K700542 Problem Solver front end links on Rockauto. It appears as though they have downgraded the bushings. What they claim is polyurethane, and picture solid bushings like the following: What I received instead, looks like they tried to downgrade to thermoplastic...
  7. C

    2011 Front Lower Control arm replacement

    Hi all ~ I've been a lurker for a very long time, have learned tons of tips and tricks on how to do things, what not to do, what to expect, etc. Super appreciative of everyone's help, even tho you don't know you've helped me. :) I have a 2011 Copper Limited, bought used in 2015. I have most...
  8. H

    Bushings for Aftermarket Shackles?

    Was wanting to order the Warrior shackles to give my Explorer a little bit of lift in the back end. The problem is is that I can't seem to find the bushings for sale anywhere. Not sure if my existing bushings are still good or not. I was wanting to just go ahead and replace all with new. I was...
  9. M

    Swaying on the highway!

    Recently replaced my PS Gearbox because there was play in the gearbox and also it was leaking from the gearbox and I was tired of refilling my PS fluid. 2 questions resulted from this... 1. After replacing, the steering wheel is slightly ****ed to the left now. How is this possible? There is...
  10. B

    2002 Sport 2 Door Body Bushings

    I am looking for new body bushings for my 2002 Sport RWD. Are there any current ford truck platforms that have compatible body bushings? Is new old stock still available? If so where can i purchase it? I'm focused on comfort and not off road performance. I've recently installed Sensatrack...
  11. M

    Solved Window Gear Bushings Replacement trouble

    Using that popular guide on this website I have tried a few times to conquer the task of changing the bushings in my motor gear for my '92 Explorer Sport. I am mechanically inclined (not that this is a tough job or anything..) so the task as a whole should be a piece of cake... However, I...
  12. D

    How to Replace Bushings (EASY)

    Hey guys, So here is my latest video on how to replace control arm bushings. Instead of replacing the whole control arm for $60+ you can get a pair of bushings for $15 and press the old ones out and press the new ones in. For the upper control arm you have to make sure your ball joint is...
  13. N

    Tailgate hinge cup bushings

    I have an 01' sport trac and the tailgate hinge cup bushings on the passenger side needs to be replaced. Doe's anybody know where i can purchase a set (left & Right)?
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    Sway Bar End Link and Bushing Replacement

    Hey guys, So here is a video on how to replace the sway bar end links and body bushings on our trucks! Let me know what you think! **Also, if the video was helpful, give it a “thumbs up” on YouTube (it helps me out, thanks)*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnrARhxhaSo
  15. L

    Polyurethane Bushings

    I'd like to replace the bushings on my 2013 Sport with polyurethane bushings. My favorite supplier, Hotchkis, do not offer bushings for the Sport. Has anyone found a supplier for these?
  16. O

    Daystar Polyurethane Bushing Sets Being Discontinued

    So I posted this in my registry, but I thought it might help a few more people if I made a separate, easily visible thread about it. If anyone is wanting the following Daystar poly bushings, lots are no longer being produced. I found out today from 4 Wheel Parts (5 days after I placed my...
  17. T

    83-97 Rear Leaf Spring Shackle & Bushing Pricing.....

    So much information out there, thought I'd consolidate some for the group!! (Note: my bushings are a *****).... 1997 Ford Explorer leaf spring bushing kit by Daystar….. ($42.05) http://www.carid.com/1997-ford-explorer-suspension-systems/item-1477600.html Energy Suspension Parts.com (Rear...
  18. R

    Teach me - do new radius arm bushings = front end alignment ???

    Just replaced radius arm bushings with Polypropolene should I get the front end aligned ? Noticed on the test drive it tracked nicely until i got up to about 65, then all heck broke loose on the right front, felt like wheel hop or a BIG shimmy... slowed down to about 60 and it straightened back...
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    Still fighting negative camber...

    I still have negative camber in my 2wd sport (no mods, 200k miles) that seems uncorrectable. my last alignment showed -1, -1.5 prior to that i already: -replaced bearings -new upper and lower ball joints -installed moog camber bolt/cam kit (max adjustment). -cranked up torsion bars to...
  20. E

    suspension questions...

    lookin at getting some new sway bar bushings...will they help with handling at all or are they just worth it when mine really go bad??? also lookin for some new shocks, i was looking at procomp es3000's. suggestions???? i dd it to school and am looking to do some minor wheeling...
  21. I

    94 rear shackle repair

    Does anyone know if the bushings will stay in the leaf spring when i remove the bolts, or will they come out and need to be replaced. I am getting ready to replace them and am just planning. Thanks!
  22. C

    Front end noises

    I am just about done with this issue. I have replaced the entire front end using the info on this forum. Upper, lower ball joints and control arms, innner outter tie rods and even the rack and pinion. Just this weekend I replaced the shocks but still have this damn knocking in the front when...
  23. J

    Sway bar end links and bushings need advice.

    I have a 2k exp XLT AWD 5.0. Daily driver. Problem is that for the last 2 years i keep tearing up the upper sway arm bushing (the top one). I noticed that the OEM one had literally sheard the bolt off (no damage to the sway arm). I replaced it with a oem one and after about a year i was doing...
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