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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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"That ain't right......."

So was under my buddy's truck today, helping with mounting a brush guard. I happen to look over and see this...

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Checked the driver's side, same thing
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Not sure how long he's been driving like this, but I'm sure it has been awhile. Figure it should be a cheap and easy fix. Any suggestions on aftermarket sway bar links? Seems like they are sold in many different sizes. Truck is stock, t-bars cranked, with 285s
 

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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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I wonder how that feels when you are taking turns at high speed?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Hello body roll!!!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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exact same thing happened to me recently. The front of my truck had a rattle and it handled like a tugboat.

I got some MOOG replacements at the auto store for $13 each - they were all steel with blue poly bushings. Not the crappy plastic OEM ones that retain water and eventually rust the bolt.

Guy at the parts store said he 'sells a LOT of these things' for F150's.

15min job to replace. Have fun.
 

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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Howies_effie
.......Guy at the parts store said he 'sells a LOT of these things' for F150's.
They just get old and break.... on virtually every passenger vehicle on the road... not just Fords. Cheap fix with minimal effort. I couldn't tell ya how many sway bar kits I've installed over the years.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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My ex's 97 is the same way, rusted off. He's been driving it like that for years.... Go with moog
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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I replaced mine a couple of years ago. Broke just like that..
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 03:19 AM
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pretty easy, cheap fix. done it on two truck before
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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I better look at mine!
 
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