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Front sway bar end links
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<blockquote data-quote="blksn8k" data-source="post: 1033850" data-attributes="member: 64142"><p>Good info. However, my problem isn't that the bushings are failing. In my case the through bolts are actually snapping off. The entire link on the pass side is completely gone right now. As I said, I think my problem is that the end links are too short for the stiffer springs on the Ranchos. Once I get the driver side link removed I should be able to measure the free space with the tires on the ground which will determine whether or not the stock length is correct. The difference between the Moog and OEM Motorcraft links is that the design of the Motorcrafts with their contoured plastic sleeves makes them more difficult to lengthen, if not impractical to bother with. I'm also hoping the direct replacement Moogs have the larger 7/16" dia through bolts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blksn8k, post: 1033850, member: 64142"] Good info. However, my problem isn't that the bushings are failing. In my case the through bolts are actually snapping off. The entire link on the pass side is completely gone right now. As I said, I think my problem is that the end links are too short for the stiffer springs on the Ranchos. Once I get the driver side link removed I should be able to measure the free space with the tires on the ground which will determine whether or not the stock length is correct. The difference between the Moog and OEM Motorcraft links is that the design of the Motorcrafts with their contoured plastic sleeves makes them more difficult to lengthen, if not impractical to bother with. I'm also hoping the direct replacement Moogs have the larger 7/16" dia through bolts. [/QUOTE]
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