Fitment
for Ford
for Bronco 4.9L 1980-1992 & 5.0L/5.8L 1980-1996
for F150 4.9L/5.0L/5.8L 1980-1996 & 3.8L 1986-1989 1991-1994
Item Offered
Package includes: 1x part front inner left driver tie rod end - ds1017t
1x part front inner right passenger tie rod end - ds1138t
2x part front suspension lower ball joints - k8195t
2x part front upper ball joints - k80026 interchange k8388
1x part front outer left driver tie rod end - es2078lt
1x part front outer right passenger tie rod end - es2077lt
1x part right passenger tie rod adjusting sleeve - es2079s
1x part left driver tie rod adjusting sleeve - es2080s
Items included: mounting hardware
Material
Alloy steel
Position
Location: front,left,right,upper,lower
Part Number
ES2079S,ES2077RT,E0TZ3A131D,52000604,K80026,52004472,E3TZ3A131A,K8195T,ES2080S,52004473,ES2078LT,DS1017T,B80026,DS1138T
Ball Joint Replacement Guideline
Reinstall front wheels. lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel studs to the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer
Measure the chassis and adjust it using the many holes on the compression ball joint if necessary
Frequently Asked Questions
1.do i need to replace the control arm if the bushings are worn
2.what happens if a ball joint breaks
If the ball joint breaks completely,it can be separated,and things can turn sour quickly. the wheel will stop being nice and can even steer you off the road. it can be serious
3.what happens if i don't replace ball joints
4.do i need to grease new ball joints
5.why should i get my tie rods inspected on a basis
6.vibrations
7.shaking
8.wandering
9.what are the symptoms of a bad sway bar
10.what happens when a sway bar breaks
Tip
If the ball stud rotates,hold the ball stud in place with a hexagon socket