These photos are of behind the front passenger side wheel of my 2000 F150 4x4. I found a bolt head in my driveway and after doing some looking I figured out where it came from. I'm not sure what this part does and what it would be called. It seems like it should be a pretty straight forward repair. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

its a sway bar end link or stabalizer end link.

they are simple to replace.

 

It is an easy repair if the old bolt is out of there. Sometimes they can be rusted up a little and take some "persuasion" to get them out. Usually, all you need is a hammer, and to install a 9/16 wrench and socket.

Hope this helps.

 

haha ive replaced those stupid things on my last 3 fords. and twice on he F150.

Do both at the same time. (or you will just be replacing the other one very soon)

and i didnt bother unbolting i just cut the stupid things off.

 

agreed sway bar end link

 

Changed that thing on dads expedition. It started out loose and then it broke off after I tightened it. PITA to get the bolt out of that sleeve but I managed.

 

i beleive its a do-hickey or a thinga-majiger now its not gonna be cheap to fix either, your gonna need some blinker fluid and a flux capacitor just to get it outta there...now putting it back in your gonna need a sledge hammer and a blow torch you need to be careful tho you may break it that would be expensive ...if that doent work....go to a mechanic hahah jkjk i just had to say it...im tryin to be funny but ya i agree with trim and patman

 

Thanks guys.