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    Front Wheel Bearings

    Nevermind, I was looking at Axle bearings, not hub bearings. I figured it out.
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    Front Wheel Bearings

    I am about to change out my bearings to see if it addresses my noise issues. Since it's 2wd it is a cheap trouble shooting expedition is my thinking. I am a little confused as to part id's for the bearings. On Rock there are National brand and SFK brand. The National brand has a different...
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    Grinding noise at certain turn angles

    I am getting a grinding noise when the wheel is turned to certain turn angles. I have checked to see if the tires are rubbing at all because that is the best way to describe what I hear. They are not rubbing, neither are any of the brake parts. It seems to be worse when backing up, but...
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    How To: Upper Control Arm / Ball Joint Replacement (Lots of Pictures)

    It's not really that they won't fit, but Ford made the OEM control arm and upper ball joints inseparable. So while technically they won't fit the OEM arms, it is because the OEM arms can't be separated from the upper ball joints. Once you replace with MOOG control arms/ball joints you can then...
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    How To: Upper Control Arm / Ball Joint Replacement (Lots of Pictures)

    Well guys, need some help. I got the UCA's changed on both sides without too much trouble. That front driver side one is a pain in the butt with the power steering line in the way. Anyhow, I was putting the driver side back together, got the front in place, went to put the back cam/bolt on...
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    How To: Upper Control Arm / Ball Joint Replacement (Lots of Pictures)

    I dug into it this weekend to make sure I didn't order parts I don't need. Boy was I happy when I climbed under and happen to notice zerk fittings on the lowers. I cleaned them off a bit and what did I see? M O O G! Love that feeling of saving 100 bucks. Boots on them looked great, but the...
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    How To: Upper Control Arm / Ball Joint Replacement (Lots of Pictures)

    Thanks Cruz. I have a 2001 with the 5.0 in it, but the part numbers you provided are the same for mine.
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    How To: Upper Control Arm / Ball Joint Replacement (Lots of Pictures)

    Thanks for the write up, about to do all four of my ball joints/control arms at 111,000 miles on original equipment. In looking for the replacement Moog parts I see that they have a 1 piece and 2 piece for the right upper control arm. Can someone tell me what the difference is and if one is...
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    New Member Intro

    I own a 2001 Ford Explorer XLT with the 5.0 Liter 302 engine. I'm from Houston, Texas and have owned this vehicle for 5 years. I came across the forum while searching for an answer to some recent issues I've been having. I hope I can help others as I am sure I will be helped by the community.
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