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    Slight play in passenger side radius/control arm?

    2001 Ex sport 185k miles First off I am no mechanic so I may not know the exact name for this part but I think its the raduis arm or control arm. While searching for the old motel mattress squeak gremlin on the front passenger side I noticed that the control arm has a little play in it in the...
  2. TxCowgirlInCo

    Help Needed!! 5.5" Lifted TTB Loose....Everything

    Well, big one #2 decided to be cranky now a bit as well. Very quick synopsis. 6 months ago previous owner went to 'tighten up the RA bolts'. Apparently tightened drivers side 1-2 full threads and couldn't get the passenger side to tighten so just left it as is. (No it wasn't up on the frame I'm...
  3. TxCowgirlInCo

    Axle Pivot Locations - Superlift

    Ok, I've got a question for all those well versed in the TTB especially lifted ones. Initially the 2nd previous owner installed the 5.5" Superlift incorrectly I believe bc the Axle pivot bolts were placed in the upper of two holes in the new drop brackets. Realizing this appeared to be...
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    Coustom drop brackets!!!

    Need some help did sas swap on my 1994 ford ranger 6" lift,it's all done,problem is radius arms to much of angle.I need some drop brackets where can I get some please help me Some one said to talk to a user on hear james copykat??? Not sure
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    Wanted Snapped radius arm. 94 explorer need opinion.

    I have a completely snapped passenger side radius arm on a 94 Explorer. Any idea what level of repair cost and difficulty I am looking at? Any advice where to go to find a used one?
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    Teach me - do new radius arm bushings = front end alignment ???

    Just replaced radius arm bushings with Polypropolene should I get the front end aligned ? Noticed on the test drive it tracked nicely until i got up to about 65, then all heck broke loose on the right front, felt like wheel hop or a BIG shimmy... slowed down to about 60 and it straightened back...
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    Radius Arm Removal

    I'm try to replace the passenger side radius arm; broke the shock-absorber stud on it. The step I'm stuck on is removing the pivot bolt, i.e. the bolt going through the I-beam. I remove the spring, spring seat nut, and pivot bolt nut. But the pivot bolt won't budge. Do I just need a bigger...
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    How to: Ford Explorer - Ranger Radius Arm Bushing Repair

    A damaged radius arm bushing may be to blame for odd steering problems like outer tire wear on just one side or vibration. Because it’s difficult to replace, everything else should be checked first – Wheel bearings, ball joints and tie rod ends. If you suspect the radius arm bushing, there’s a...
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