front sway bar 98 mounty

[wireburner.035]

Hello Everyone,
My name is Will I have a 1998 mountaineer 5.0 AWD. While changing the oil today noticed the front sway bar end bolts have no rubber bushings. Anyone have a line on the best replacements. My wife really loves this truck, says"it makes her feel safe". I don't think she minds putting her foot in that 5.0 either.We bought the truck about 2 years ago with 137000 miles on it. We put a cam sensor and gear and fuel pump and it has 154000 miles now and runs great! I hope to pry it out of her hot little hands one day, and turn it into a hunting toy lol. Have to find her another "safe ride" first.

 

[swshawaii]

Also check the front sway bar frame bushings. Use a adjustable crescent or open end wrench to confirm diameter.
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/categories.asp?cat=Mercury+Mountaineer

Moog K700542 (New design end link with poly bushings)
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_en1/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_213006_Sway_Bar_Link_Eng.pdf

Moog K7275 (Very popular, TWO kits needed for both sides)
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_En/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_25471_K7275_En.pdf

 

[swshawaii]

Excellent end link and frame bushing replacement procedure.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285772

 

[wireburner.035]

Thanks everything I needed to know.