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a final update: The toe link was the wrong size. I used the 17mm problem solver by Moog. Mine was actually for the 15mm toe link. The place I took it to, replaced the toe link and had the Explorer aligned for 211.00 Thanks to everyone here. I have been coming to this board for a long...

ok heh. I will have it towed then. It is rubbing the wheel so bad, that I am afraid it would cut through it at this point.

I guess my one last question: Could I take the toe link off and still drive it to the mechanic? Or would that be a very bad idea? I have used this board for information ever since I bought the Explorer. THanks for helping the litttle guys like me!

Thanks you albi1cnobi1. I will plan on taking it in on Monday then. I lack the tools to align it properly. When we changed it last summer, we used the old Toe Link to match the length, but it is possible that the new toe link was jsut slighty longer.

it's a V8 AWD Automatic

It's a 2001 Exlorer Limited. Maybe I should look up the Vin number to be sure. It was listed as a 2001 when I bought it :) When I replaced the Toe link last summer, I had to use the Moog Fixer with the 17mm extension. They said it was because it was an early 2001 (pre-March)

It is the rear tire. There doesn't seem to be any play at all. and I can't wiggle the tire around. I wasn't sure if it is maybe the bushing that the Toe link fits into. I will try to move the tire around again to see if I get any play at all. I replaced the bearing this past summer, but I know...

Hello! I have what I hope is an easy fix (not sure why it started doing this though) I have a Ford Explorer 2001 Limtied V8 AWD. The toe link ( I think that is what it is called), driver side rear, has started rubbing against the wheel. IT started doing this about a week ago. Is this something...