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[korg70kbc]

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.......

I'm guessing I should replace both? What else should I look for?

Thanks
Laurie

 

[blacksnapon]

that looks like a stabilizer bar end link. Replacement is necessary.

 

[Fellro]

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

 

[bowtiehatr]

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]

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.

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]

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.