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Professional Roofer started my career in 84 as a kettleman moved to Soflo became chief/foreman 87 got roofing contractor license in 96 retired 2010. Now I fancy myself as a hunter, fisherman and all round outdoorsman because when I was a working man I put my career first most of the time to...

No I did not as those are unreliable

I imagine if I looked hard enough I could but time is money and I have full faith in the engineering from Ford so I purchased a new top mount. I could have pressed in a stud as I have all the tools but time spent looking and possibly getting a substandard part and having failures would add to...

notice in the second image how the sway bar link is on the lower control arm Notice upper control arm position

I’d be interested if I hadn’t ordered the part at 9:30 am and your would probably take the same amount of time to get to me but Thank You for offering

First Thanks to all that have replied. So I did order a new top for the strut as I was a Ford trying to buy a stud only and was told I couldn’t so I ordered the part. My mistake I had the wrench set properly but couldn’t hear the click. I have throughly checked the torq wrench and it’s fine but...

Once again I answered my own ? Thanks

Yep a thanks I got that

that’s my thought thanks though, are the upper control arm different on 2wd I’m asking because when pulling down to mate up with the steering knuckle it’s not coming down enough to start knuckle nut?

So Ford says you can’t replace just the stud you need to replace the upper mount which costs $92 and change. So I’ve got it on order even though I don’t see why you can’t replace a stud but then I’m no engineer. Just a simple delay

Looks like I need a spring compressor to remove/relieve pressure from top mount remove strut bolt top comes off and should be able to press new stud in and reassemble

Here is a pic

While torquing level kit to strut mount stud just broke off

Are you speaking from experience

While torquing level kit to top of strut a or strut stud broke. Can I disassemble and replace the broken stud or do I have to replace entire strut?

Received Rough Country 2.5 level kit today.

“Never give up” I heard the snickers and thought come on you better solve this yourself so I got right back to it. So I’ve got it all apart and will finish reinstalling in the morning

Thanks but never mind I got it. I set socket back on loosened nut and gave it a tap came right off.

:mad: I need a tip to get stuck tie rod loose I’m into installing Rough Country 2.5 level kit

installed new drawtite class 3 7500 lb hitch and 4 flat to dual 4/7 trailer adapter