Wanted PART NEEDED ASAP. Front Mounting Bracket and Bolt for Rear Differential.

[XplorerRayskee]

I need the front mounting bracket and bolt for the Rear Differential asap. PART # w714602s439

The dealerhip will only sell them in packs of 4 and they are $44 each. There is no reason to buy 4.

I will get a picture up soon of this bracket. But basically its the bracket with a huge bolt in it that connects to the frame where the Drive Shaft enters the Differential.

Thanks for any Help!

 

[HiImBrian]

Call around to the junkyard/salvage yards in your area. I'm sure you can track one down for cheap.

 

[XplorerRayskee]

I'm worried all the junkyard ones will be rusted out like mine has.

 

[HiImBrian]

I'm worried all the junkyard ones will be rusted out like mine has.

Not necessarily. Even if you get one with a little surface rust just take a wire brush or grinder to it and clean it off. Then hit it with a few coats of rustoleum and you'll be fine.

It's worth it to call around and ask...

 

[XplorerRayskee]

The closest one is 75 miles away. Been calling around but nobody seems to have an explorer newer than 2000

 

[obie]

If you're talking about the same bracket I'm thinking of, that's some pretty beefy steel. If you can get one from a junkyard, especially out of a vehicle that's been there for a while, it should be fine. The elements do a lot less damage than salt does, and surface rust is easily cleaned. And have you checked on dealer websites, like Tousley Ford or FordPartsGiant? They usually have a very good selection.

 

[XplorerRayskee]

Its looks big and bulky in the picture but its about the size of the palm of my hand and fairly light weight. They call it a Bolt Spring.

From fordparts.com you have to buy 4 of them at one time totaling $176 I only need one.

I asked the dealership if I was to bring them the truck to be fixed how they charge for it. He said that they charge you for all four even though they only replace one. What a scam!

 

[boominXplorer]

To save $$$ I would find you the right size nut to put up top and hold it with a wrench. If you have an impact gun you could put a lock washer on the top with the nut, finger tighten it and gun it down.

 

[XplorerRayskee]

Ok thanks for the quick answers I found one online for $27.50. Cost me $26 to ship 2 day but I was expecting to spend $44 plus tax anyways. For reference I found it on OE Parts Mega Store.