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  1. M

    How many miles?

    That's great to hear Dreman. That gives me hope that mine will last as long! MB
  2. M

    Front End Noise

    Most of the sqeaky noise went away by lubing the swaybar BUT as I was parking in my drive the other day I notice a similar squeak when I turned the tires. It just wasn't as bad as before. Further diagnosing is needed and thankfully this little inconvenience does not keep me from driving it...
  3. M

    Front End Noise

    The front end noise apparently was coming from the bushings on the front sway bar. I unbolted them and greased up the bushings, plus tightened the connecting bolts on the end of the sway bar and the noise is gone! But, I can push down on the fender and still hear a slight "creaking" sound but...
  4. M

    Front End Noise

    I only had time for a quick look under the truck this past weekend but I did see that the front sway bar connecting bolts were loose. Right after I had purchased the truck I noticed they were completely gone so I bought a replacement kit from NAPA. I assume they are to be tight? I'll snug them...
  5. M

    Front End Noise

    Will do. Thank you.
  6. M

    Front End Noise

    I've not heard any clunking or banging thus far. I have replaced both of the front wheel bearings not to long ago but at different times. It's just an irritating squeaking almost like a coil spring would make.
  7. M

    Front End Noise

    The other sport trac was driving by looking for a place to park. It only happens when it's moving and hitting bumps. Thanks for the input guys. I'll definitely check the lower ball joints. MB
  8. M

    How many miles?

    Reading Lee's post about the engine makes me wonder about how many miles I can hope for from my 2005 STA. I assume this has been posted before but how many miles does everyone have on their trucks? I have just over 137,000 with no major problems so far. MB
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    Front End Noise

    Thanks for the replies guys. I'll try and check out everything mentioned and report back what I find. I sure hope it isn't the ball joints but we'll see. I also have a rattle in the back end but I think there is just something loose back there. I looked under there once and didn't see...
  10. M

    Front End Noise

    My 2005 ST has a squeak in the front end that is getting to be annoying. I replaced the shocks a couple years ago but not sure if it's coming from them or not. It's coming mostly from the driver side. I also replaced the front sway/torsion bar bushings about 2 years ago as well and I sprayed...
  11. M

    Shocks

    I just put Monroe Sensa Tracs on all around. Made a nice difference in ride.
  12. M

    Where do you store your bed extender?

    Always in the truck. I use it often.
  13. M

    100000 Mile Club

    Nice looking truck and congrats. I like the look of your brush guard. Mine's a black '05 STA and it's got 107,000 on it. I love it! Mark
  14. M

    painted cladding with bed liner

    That really looks sharp!
  15. M

    Wanted: WAAG Grill Guard

    I'm sure a lot of other people are still looking for one of these but I'd love to find someone who has a WAAG Sportster center grill guard they'd like to sell for my 05 STA. If not, would there be any chance of someone having a pattern to make one? Thanks for your help. Mark
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