Front end suspension parts

[Theodoremartinez]

98 5.0 awd xlt. What parts would I need for a front end suspension rebuild? I’ve already done the sway bar end links and shock absorbers all around. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[wollimann]

A complete rebuild with no compromise or only a repair?
Depends on what you must change and what you like to spend in money/time.

I would not buy such a "cheap complete set", buy good parts seperately.
Upper and lower controlarms with balljoints

https://www.rockauto.com/de/catalog/ford,1998,explorer,5.0l+v8,1304435,suspension,control+arm,10401

Maybe you need swaybar bushings

https://www.rockauto.com/de/catalog/ford,1998,explorer,5.0l+v8,1304435,suspension,sway+bar+bushing,7624

and new camber/caster bolts

https://www.rockauto.com/de/catalog/ford,1998,explorer,5.0l+v8,1304435,suspension,alignment+bolt+/+camber+plate,13516

If you don't need new lower controlarms, they are not rusty and rubber bushings are in good conditions,
then you have to press out the lower ball joints.

https://www.rockauto.com/de/catalog/ford,1998,explorer,5.0l+v8,1304435,suspension,ball+joint,10070

What about steering, inner and outer tie rods?

https://www.rockauto.com/de/catalog/ford,1998,explorer,5.0l+v8,1304435,steering,tie+rod+end,7428

Front wheel hubs, no play?

https://www.rockauto.com/de/catalog/ford,1998,explorer,5.0l+v8,1304435,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub,1636

Some information about steering and suspension

Repair and Diagnosis — 1998 Ford Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 1998 Ford Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI.

charm.li

Good luck!

 

[410Fortune]

Lower ball joints
Upper control arms with new ball joints
Inner and outer tie rod ends
Wheel bearing / hub bearings
Brake rotors calipers pads
Cv axles or cv axle seals at the differential
Front driveshaft u joint and possibly cv cup

That would be a semi complete rebuild
Which parts does your truck need?