ecourt
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- Joined
- July 1, 2001
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- City, State
- Richmond KY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 4.0 SOHC XLT Explore
I have a 98 SOHC, 100% stock. -- it's been a very good truck, can't complain a bit.
150K miles on it, and I'm starting to get a lot of noise out of the front end, rattles when going over bumps, and also starting to get some noise (whine) while driving, I suspect wheen bearings.
So -- My thought is-- I'm want to pull it all out, and go through and replace what needs to be replaced, and get it right. I figure at least a couple of you guys have gone through this, and can keep me from having to pull it apart multiple times -- cause I missed changing this the first time.
My level of mechanical ability is pretty high, I've just rebuilt a second Mustang SVO (motor suspension, hybrid turbo, front mount intercooler, Cobra IRS rear end), and working on getting it all back together now. should be a pretty fun car.. anyway
I replaced lower ball-joints (and one upper) at about 90K, I havn't checked them recently, but suspect it may be time again, I'm expecting I'll need upper, and lower control arm busings as well.
What do I need to look for in wheel-bearings ? These have the sealed bearings? It's been so lone since I did the bal-joints, I do'nt even remember.
What else do I need in my big bag of parts, and special tools to get-er-done? what else is in there that I should attend to while I'm at it.
Thanks!
150K miles on it, and I'm starting to get a lot of noise out of the front end, rattles when going over bumps, and also starting to get some noise (whine) while driving, I suspect wheen bearings.
So -- My thought is-- I'm want to pull it all out, and go through and replace what needs to be replaced, and get it right. I figure at least a couple of you guys have gone through this, and can keep me from having to pull it apart multiple times -- cause I missed changing this the first time.
My level of mechanical ability is pretty high, I've just rebuilt a second Mustang SVO (motor suspension, hybrid turbo, front mount intercooler, Cobra IRS rear end), and working on getting it all back together now. should be a pretty fun car.. anyway
I replaced lower ball-joints (and one upper) at about 90K, I havn't checked them recently, but suspect it may be time again, I'm expecting I'll need upper, and lower control arm busings as well.
What do I need to look for in wheel-bearings ? These have the sealed bearings? It's been so lone since I did the bal-joints, I do'nt even remember.
What else do I need in my big bag of parts, and special tools to get-er-done? what else is in there that I should attend to while I'm at it.
Thanks!