Front Suspension

[AppleWood]

Hello,
Just about everything is worn out on front. Is this a good deal?

http://www.1aauto.com/suspension-ki..._content=SFK&gclid=CMnZtpPzu8ICFU4V7AodQisAAw

What does it mean "without sport package"

Mine is an Explorer Sport, so does this package deal not fit?

Thanks...

 

[ccm2001]

Won't fit for the 4 door explorer yours is a 2door sport.. Try rockauto for best prices

Gl!

 

[swshawaii]

Avoid "service grade" parts if possible. Both "premium" kits below.

Mevotech Supreme
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=5734623&cc=1372407

Moog Problem Solver
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=5646807&cc=1366680

 

[RomeovilleIL]

Inexpensive set of chinese parts. They will work fine for your truck but are less durable than OEM.

At this point we are dealing with 14-20 year old vehicles that have only a fraction of their original value. There is nothing wrong with using the less expensive parts so long as you know what to expect going into them. Dropping $1000 on Moog and Motorcraft front end pieces is all well and good, but frankly probably not worth it for most folks putting them in $2500 trucks. The cheapies will generally hold up fine for a couple years of regular street use versus the better quality ones lasting 5-8 years. If you are doing the labor yourself, the cheap ones are warrantied should they break down. Keep in mind if you have modded the truck with lifts and heavy tires or take it offroad much they will likely break quickly and would definitely point you to the higher priced quality parts.

Those same chinese parts can be found dirt cheap if you shop around some:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Control-Arm...0276&prg=20140725133649&rkt=4&#ht_1901wt_1362

** Fits 4dr and 2 dr, but not the sport trak

 

[MAS Tequila]

Like the other guys said, go to rockauto.com for prices.

And spend the extra couple of $$$ for the Moog parts.

I think I spent around $200-250 for all the parts for mine.

Rock Auto was way less than anyone else.

MT

 

[RomeovilleIL]

If you need the better parts, MOOG has generally been a good brand in the past (although some questions in last couple years about where manufactured):


Same parts list using Moog at RockAuto instead of the generic service grade parts:

CK80068 FT UPPER RT CTRL ARM 58.79 1 58.79
CK8708T FT UPPER LFT CTRL ARM 47.89 1 47.86
K700542 STABILIZER BAR LINK 8.23 2 16.46
ES3461 OUTER TIE ROD END 18.17 2 36.34
EV81003 INNER TIE ROD END 23.89 2 47.78
K8695T BALL JOINT 23.79 2 47.58
SUBTOTAL 254.84
SHIPPING 17.84
TOTAL 272.68