How to Replace Front Sway Bar Link 2004-08 Ford F150

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Sway bar links connect the sway bar (stabilizer bar) to other suspension components. They have a movable joint that can be damaged or wear out over time. When that happens, the joints get loose, and rattle. This video shows you how to install new TRQ sway bar links on your 2004-2008 Ford F150.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Ford F150 Truck
2005 Ford F150 Truck
2006 Ford F150 Truck
2007 Ford F150 Truck
2008 Ford F150 Truck
Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00020
• 15mm Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00010
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Locking Pliers 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00139
• Straight Cutters
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• Rust Penetrant
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00065
• Wheel Chocks
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@TRQ 3 жыл бұрын

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@Dex23851 2 жыл бұрын

Fast, clear, to the point, simple, great video, very informative.

@stevehohman9872 Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful and because of this video I was able to successfully do this job. One thing I liked about it is that, unlike a lot of "how to" videos, you actually talked us through the procedure, rather than some annoying videos that play music in the background while fast-forwarding the action. THis was GREAT explanation, camera work and procedure. Thanks for putting this out

@sandrarichardson2713 Жыл бұрын

Simple step by step instructions as well as good camera work. Appreciate your time to do this for us. Jesus bless.

@EasyRiderUSMC Ай бұрын

I had to do this job today kinda last minute and unplanned. Like a meathead, I got stuck tryin to just do one side at a time. Scratchin my head, I thought, "Lemme check boobtube". I can't stress enough how pumped I was when I found this video. TRQ is one of the "fix it" channels I know I can trust to get a job done right. Thank y'all so much.

@jimlee9774 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Not only excellent instruction but a fine example of video production!

@sumeetsharma5824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting up this vid. It was exactly what i needed to learn. It took me quite a bit longer than you, but i was just cruising through the job. Thanks again

@danielpatrick5572 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help & the parts (good price) I did both sides at the same time. Actually better doing it that way because I didn't have the strength to lift the sway bar with a short crow bar to pull the bad link until the top nut was removed from the other side link. I kept the wheels on and used jack stands both sides. I cleaned the threads and sprayed with penetrating oil the day before so bolt removals was very easy. I also used the 8mm socket running that "in" (clockwise) on the lower swing arm with the 18mm nut making removal easy. I think I had both side done in less than 40 minutes thanks to this video. I'm not a mechanic but I watch a lot of KZfaq....

@eduardoelizondo1511 Жыл бұрын

Your wheels was shaking? What was the reason change swaybsr link?

@krismcclain1689 7 ай бұрын

It's nice to hear someone explain how to do something without using the word "uh"every 2 seconds ... Well done sir

@mstchiefa7892 2 жыл бұрын

not sure why but seems you guys have made a video for everything i need to do on my truck and the exact truck as well. Thank you!

@markw9281 2 жыл бұрын

Great How-To Vid. Very clear instructions and thanks for adding the torque values too. I'm now a subscriber

@texassteven8988 10 ай бұрын

Excellent vid, easy to follow step by step, your other ball joint vids & this one saved me over $500 in labor costs, thanks !

@buddyfrederick121 7 ай бұрын

Another great video - and that's why I buy my parts from 1A Auto!

@diamondsdavid Жыл бұрын

All TRQ video clips are great, Awesome Job 👍 Thank You.

@RealDeal318ThaBoot Жыл бұрын

Really made this very easy to do!!!! Thanx bro 💯

@LoneWolf-gs9wr 11 ай бұрын

Very straight forward an to the point . If someone can't get how to do after watching this video . I'd say prob should not be working on your stuff at all . Thanks for viedo

@TRQ 11 ай бұрын

+Lone Wolf Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

@adriangonzales306 2 жыл бұрын

You made it very simple thanks!

@billcox3922 2 жыл бұрын

This video was spot on with replacing both of my sway bar link. Thank you for this video as it allowed me to fix my truck

@churchkeycowboy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Exactly what I needed.

@TRQ 3 жыл бұрын

+churchkeycowboy Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

@fifteen8 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thanks for this great video!

@chandlermckenzie84 Жыл бұрын

Does it matter wether you tighten down the top or bottom first?

@johnsain3117 9 ай бұрын

I have a question. I torqued the top and bottom to exactly what you said and the bushing on the top is not tight meaning I can spin the bushing. Do I need to tighten until it’s not moving or are those joints supposed to move a little

@LoneWolf-gs9wr 11 ай бұрын

Hey it don't matter if you tighten bottom first due to haveing to jack it up for clearance for impact an socket is it ok or no

@southernMan1 Жыл бұрын

Good instructional video.

@ryanhuelskoetter5697 Жыл бұрын

Question. After tighten the new bolt if you can spin it with your fingers should I tighten slightly more?

@irmabeckmann7242 Жыл бұрын

Do you grease bushings before putting it to sway bar first.

@andymons8499 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need a front end alignment after changing

@RabidHunter100 Жыл бұрын

Incredible thank you sir

@kevingover5096 2 жыл бұрын

Could extremely loose sway links cause the truck to shake a little bit on a turn?

@tomasjacuinde79 Жыл бұрын

muchas gracias dios lo bendiga me quedo muy bien

@rickyeakin1456 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@dukevonflankenheimer9430 2 жыл бұрын

Good Vid, thank you!!

@beerbaron 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@johnbolli1981 4 ай бұрын

Can u do this while its parked on the ground?

@cose1950 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to grease it?

@richardromero8049 9 ай бұрын

How bad does it need to be torched?

@TimMcGann Жыл бұрын

My F150 has the set up for the 4wd and is L Shaped. My vehicle is only a 2WD F150. Can I just buy the part of the 4wd?

@krismcclain1689 7 ай бұрын

Thank u sir

@iblackbeard Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@LoneWolf-gs9wr 11 ай бұрын

Both tops are in place an need to take off jack so it lowers down on them to have thread to tighten so I figure I'll just snug up bottoms first then take of jack so if it's a no no no let me no ok

@joshuaadams9579 Жыл бұрын

I imagine I should replace mine if they are missing both bushings. 🤣

@AzBlkHawk 8 ай бұрын

What's up with the bottom nut? That's going to sit on the control arm. You're going to have metal to metal rubbing, and this will cause premature failure.

@chrisrosier4459 Жыл бұрын

Why don't you ever show this type of work with four-wheel drive

@tylerjames1716 3 жыл бұрын

These links ALWAYS break right when you're about to get the nut off. Only reason I'm replacing mine to be honest. Went to unbolt it to replace the strut and it snapped right off lol

@seanissofresh 3 жыл бұрын

What would cause these bushings to completely disingeate and be worn totally off? About to replace mine now because I noticed them gone. But wondering if something else contributed to it that I should change. Could it be the worn shocks?

@alexsoriano5173 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe wide wheels and tires(?) i have a -18 offset on mine and well I noticed one side was gone

@seanissofresh 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexsoriano5173 nah, just regular tires and wheels.

@seanissofresh Жыл бұрын

So, a year later....brand new ones, bushings are cracked again, and pins are loose. Only noticed because I was down there changing my oil. .... How do you tell if your shocks are worn or not doing their job and putting too much strain on these guys?

@dakk9237 2 жыл бұрын

really no need to cut boot and use vise grips. that stud usually has a 8mm hex end. simply hold nut with boxend and airwrench the 8mm opposite the nut will usually walk out. (northern vehicles may require more effort, lol)

@sixsonsofagun 3 жыл бұрын

what kind of gloves are you wearing?

@Hugo.345 3 жыл бұрын

They look like black nitrile gloves.

@phillippardo5712 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video do you remember what size the bottom nuts were?

@samajaihoy3233 3 жыл бұрын

Wondering the same

@brandennewport5379 Жыл бұрын

My sway bar won't budge

@MattBushRS Жыл бұрын

Okay but the oem part does not come with a new nut. So it’s not okay that yours broke. You should ad that to your video. If going oem, none of the oem suspension components come with a new nut, tie rod ball joint stab link etc…Kind of ironic beings ford recommends to replace the nut too lol makes a ton of sense

@LoneWolf-gs9wr 11 ай бұрын

Sure it's ok heck aslong as tops get in place an both are torqed to spec 😂😂

@LoneWolf-gs9wr 11 ай бұрын

Come on not one ran into the jack issue an doing top bolt first yeh ok 😊