I saw this the other day when looking at my suspension not really sure what it is but its definitely broken..

Here are pics not sure if the links work still new to the site.

 

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sway bar end links, very common failure on these trucks, luckily they are pretty cheap and easy to replace

 

How much usually do they cost to replace?

 

IIRC most parts stores carry a MOOG brand kit that replaces the bolt and hardware on both sides for 25ish. Maybe a little more?

 

Oh that's not bad at all. Thought it'd be more. Thanks for the help.

 

Here in Ontario Canada, Ford wants $137 just for the outer Tie rod

 

Just replaced these on my dads ranger for like 18.00 for both sway bar end links.

They'll be pretty easy to change.

If I may ask, STACKEDS Do you do anything that would have caused that to break like offroading or do you think that just broke from just normal use?

 

they just rust and fail under normal use

 

I really couldn't even tell it was broken saw no dramatic change in the way my truck was driving.. And yea most likely broke when I was off roading

 

sometimes in the right locals these just rust thru, and auto-zone, etc has a decent choice of aftermarkets, with the better bushings, for under 20 bucks each. Very easy install, maybe a m orning including the trip to the store, break or two every ten minutes and even a breakfast burrito stop, plus a good learning experience. these guys are all correect in their answers, also, take time once a month or more often if your off-roading to get under there and look around, check tightness, etc on everything, a step in time saves nine, so to speak, plus, again, learning experience that will save you mponey one day, maybe alot!, good luck!

 

Thanks man! Yea im gonna do it myself, don't really feel like paying anyone more than I have to haha. Should I change both on each side?

 

Yes. The new ones come in a set.
The hardest part is removing the bolt out of the rubber bushing/sleeve to change out the non-broken one. The bolt gets gaulded in and doesn't want to come out.
I used my Sawzall with a metal blade to cut along side the bolt, removing most of the rubber sleeve.

 

Rock auto has the MOOG greasable ones for $33.00 each!

 

Take your sway bar off and be done with it lol. Honestly its just a little body roll but you get better flex haha