I need a rear toe link

[oldschool]

As the title says. '04 Mountaineer. I replaced the pass. wheel bearing and saw that the boot was torn before I started work. After changing the bearing, much of the wobble was gone. Unfortunately, the end of the link has worn and there is still movement and noise when cornering/changing direction.

1. Is this still a Ford only part? I haven't been able to find it and didn't know if my results were typical.

2. I read in another thread that these were rare in the dealer network and could take some time to get. Has that changed?

3. Can the ball end be cut off and replaced with another? If so where did you get the part?

 

[clarks2001]

Did you try www.rockauto.com ?

 

[oldschool]

I checked rockauto. Thanks for the tip. No dice.

 

[zerodevil]

ziplock bag + grease + ziptie... JK. Id go ahead and see the dealer about this one.

 

[my pos mounty]

http://www.tousleyfordparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214771
http://www.silverstatefordparts.com/

Try them?
May even want to give Steve a call at Tousley. They are a forum supporter and he handles the internet sales.
1-800-328-9552

8am-5pm central

(be sure to mention this website for the discount)

 

[miker104]

Item 7 what you need?

http://www.tousleyfordparts.com/par...0120&callout=7&catalogid=1&displayCatalogid=0

Ford P/N: 2L2Z5A972AA
Motorcraft P/N 5A972

Seems to be only available through Ford

 

[riverdawg]

Well, I knew my tires were getting down there but I was trying to hold off so I could get the Rancho quicklifts and a bit bigger tire. Anyway coming home from work, it's been snow flurries on and off all day, sun out at times and my neighborhood streets get slick. Sure enough turned a corner and slid, back tire hit the curb and bent the rear link. So my local Ford dealer wants $286 plus tax is $303. Crazy.

I see that MOOG & Dorman has "replacements". They are way way cheaper that the Ford Part but I can't tell if they are the 17mm like mine needs. I'm not much of a fan of Dorman and don't know if MOOG is they any good. Any used them or heard if they are any good? Thanks, Ken

Does Tousley Ford still give a discount to members? I see on there website it's $187.36. Probably around $200 shipped.

 

[swshawaii]

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http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3192456&postcount=2

 

[riverdawg]

Great info. Thanks a bunch swshawaii. I appreciate it.

 

[rocco123]

For my 2002 limited explorer. Got mine from Rock and was surprised at how beefy it was considering the low cost. Had a problem though with grease fitting hitting the inside of the rear wheels, so I lubed them up, removed the fittings and capped with a screw. Besides that they worked out great. Maybe if you look under explorer on RA website you will find them for 2005