rear knuckle/spindle issue

[Alexludo]

I have. '13 explorer and the bushing on the rear driver side tie rod is worn but the dealer tell to me that i have to buy the entire spindle assembly that cost 600$ ... I cannot think that i habe to pay 600$ for a simple bushing that cost around 20$... I need help

 

[CajunFordEx]

I have. '13 explorer and the bushing on the rear driver side tie rod is worn but the dealer tell to me that i have to buy the entire spindle assembly that cost 600$ ... I cannot think that i habe to pay 600$ for a simple bushing that cost around 20$... I need help

Is there a machine shop near you? I would bring it and get a new bushing put in. Another option is to get another spindle assembly at a junkyard.

 

[Alexludo]

I search on the web and i see that... FDAB-033Z by Febest.... Its 35$ with shipping!!! Is it good??

 

[CajunFordEx]

Are you sure that is the part you need? You earlier stated tie rod & spindle assembly. That bushing you just listed is NOT for the tie rod assembly. It is for the rear control arm assembly.

I can get that bushing you listed for $13.50

 

[Alexludo]

Yess is the good one at 13.50$+ shipping....im in montreal,canada

 

[Alexludo]

The bushing go in the fdab-043 end on the "U " at the end of the link

 

[Dr Plastic]

Isn't this failure under warranty? If so why are you having to pay for it?

 

[Rog13]

Hi, I have a 2013 and was wondering if anyone has switched out the bushings on the rear knuckles.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
I have merged your thread with this one found using the Forum's 'Search' feature. Also the links may help.

Remove rear knuckle

any tips/tricks to remove the rear knuckle on a 2012 explorer? Last resort to r&r a rear bearing hub. Figure I got to press it out. Tried a hub buster with 10 pound sledge. No movement at all. Thanks in advance.

www.explorerforum.com

Rear wheel hub assembly

Does anyone know if the hub assembly is press in? I was told that its pressed in but i dont think it is.

www.explorerforum.com

Peter