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korg70kbc

korg70kbc

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Is this a tie rod? If so, how bad is it that this one is warped, the other looks like it will go soon, & WHY has no one noticed??? It seems that this is obvious even to me.......
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I'm guessing I should replace both? What else should I look for?

Thanks
Lauriesmiliestirthepot
 
Fellro

Fellro

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Iowa County, Iowa
Yes, stabilizer link, the bushing is gone. Not hard to replace either. Tie rods connect the steering gear to the spindles.
 

bowtiehatr

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Florence, South Carolina
that is a very common issue with the 7.3s and early 6.0s 4wd trucks. there is a right and left link. the right one will have a heat shield on the top bolt.
 
korg70kbc

korg70kbc

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Pollock Pines, Ca.-Sierra Nevadas
bowtiehatr said:
that is a very common issue with the 7.3s and early 6.0s 4wd trucks. there is a right and left link. the right one will have a heat shield on the top bolt.
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why is it common? I'm also worried the whole link needs 2b replaced cuz its warped compared to the other, which I see needs a new bushing too.
U guys r so helpful
THANKS
 

bowtiehatr

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Florence, South Carolina
the only way to service it, is to replace the entire link. they run around 70 bucks from the factory. just the design and normal use pops the bushings out.
 

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