EagleAl
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- 01 XLT 4.0L SOHC 4D 4WD
VIN: 1FMDU73E01ZA80964. Smacked some rocks while hunting. Bent the S* out of Crossmember (F87Z-6A023-BA). Went to larger tires, but no lift. Crossmember & covers installed, then had it aligned. 1st trip around ranch (on fairly good roads) to check & bait hog traps, I hit a rock which I should have easily cleared. Heard rubbing in Ft Left Tire well, stopped to inspect and body was sitting on Ft L Tire. Limped back to camp and saw that the Left Torsion Bar Rear Adjuster or Key was hanging down, so all vehicle weight which TB normally supports, was almost sitting on Ft L Tire. Looking closer, it appeared to me that the Adjuster and Bolt which support the TB Key were missing. See Pic 1.
Once I removed tire, I was able to see the TB Key hanging loose (Pic 2).
Of course, I was guiding guests on this hunt, so I needed to perform my best Jungle Medicine.
Seeing a hole in the crossmember which should be supporting the TB Key, I searched for a remedy.
Ultimately I found two 9/16" Iron Rods w 90* bends and, after much praying and jacking, I was able to fit them both in the hole to support the TB Key. Amazingly, this worked for the remainder of the 4 day weekend hunt. In true Redneck thinking, I started to use baling wire to secure these rods in place, but ultimately decided it was not strong enough, and looked around for a better option. Hose Clamps! (What is not shown are the automotive hose clamps I used on each side to secure these rods together and in place).
Now, my issue is that I'd like to replace the missing adjuster bar and bolt, so that the TB can be properly held and my camber readjusted.
I cannot find the ford part number or a diagram with it, so I'm turning to those folks much wiser that me.
Anybody got a good idea or source? Thanks in advance for both your wisdom and reading this rather long post. -- Big Al (Eagle Al)
Of course, I was guiding guests on this hunt, so I needed to perform my best Jungle Medicine.
Seeing a hole in the crossmember which should be supporting the TB Key, I searched for a remedy.
Ultimately I found two 9/16" Iron Rods w 90* bends and, after much praying and jacking, I was able to fit them both in the hole to support the TB Key. Amazingly, this worked for the remainder of the 4 day weekend hunt. In true Redneck thinking, I started to use baling wire to secure these rods in place, but ultimately decided it was not strong enough, and looked around for a better option. Hose Clamps! (What is not shown are the automotive hose clamps I used on each side to secure these rods together and in place).
Now, my issue is that I'd like to replace the missing adjuster bar and bolt, so that the TB can be properly held and my camber readjusted.
I cannot find the ford part number or a diagram with it, so I'm turning to those folks much wiser that me.
Anybody got a good idea or source? Thanks in advance for both your wisdom and reading this rather long post. -- Big Al (Eagle Al)