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 Posted:1/20/2003 17:00 |
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I just bought an X this past weekend, and I'm experiencing a pretty loud squeaking from the swaybar bushings. Are there any available (OEM or aftermarket) that would alleviate this problem? I remember on an Impala SS I had there were some high performance bushings available that were kevlar lined. They did the trick, so I'm wondering if any are available......anyone else experiencing this problem?
Thanks,
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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 Posted:1/20/2003 17:16 |
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Is it the stock front sway bar?
Or an aftermarket???
EVERYONE on the old FordExcursion Site (which is migrateing over here!) promoted the Helwig sway bar for the rear.... and a friend of mine put both front and rear Helwig's on his '02 Ex...
U might check the forums over there to see what they recommend...
Loosening the clamps and injecting grease in there wouldn't hurt... but some new bushings would be the best fix...
good luck
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:1/20/2003 17:24 |
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| Quote: | | I just bought an X this past weekend, and I'm experiencing a pretty loud squeaking from the swaybar bushings. Are there any available (OEM or aftermarket) that would alleviate this problem? I remember on an Impala SS I had there were some high performance bushings available that were kevlar lined. They did the trick, so I'm wondering if any are available......anyone else experiencing this problem? |
David,
As we say in Minnesota, "You Betcha!"
Here's a few pictures of my sway bar install. I purchased the Hellwig sway bar and just about all other Excursion owners who've added an additional sway bar have gone with the same brand.
I've only purchased a sway bar for the rear since the X came without one. It's an easy install...will take a couple hours out of your afternoon.
Although the squeaking you're describing sounds similar to the issues I run into with my front sway bar. I haven't gone aftermarket on the front one because I haven't seen any need to as it seems to work fine -- to fix the squeaking, the bushings have to be lubed ever 6 months or so it seems. Hellwig also makes a front sway bar. I don't know if they have kevlar lining in their bushings, but I would imagine it's better than the stock bushings from Ford.
Summit Racing sells both front and rear sway bars. I'm not sure on the front sway bar price, but the rear will run you in the $135 range to have it shipped to your door.
Good luck! 
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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E. Long
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CHPMustang
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Posted:1/21/2003 16:17 |
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I've got the same Hellwig on our 2002. I did get a little squeaking doing the mild bumps,I sprayed a little WD-40 on the bushings and the squeaking is gone. 
BILL
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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ehumaui
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• Santa Clara, CA, USA |
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Posted:1/27/2003 12:13 |
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Just installed a hellwig sway bar on my Ex with a 6" lift  Had to fabricate a longer extension for the drop down bracket. The beast now follows me on turns and does not feel like its fish tailing. Very happy. I did hear the noise that everyone is talking about (the thump) on the first test drive off the driveway and nothing since.
Russell 
2000XLT V10 BBk throttle body, throttle body spacer, KN flpk, Skyjacker 6" lift, Eagle alloy 589, 35" Xterrains, Rancho 9000, Firestone air springs rear, Hellwig rear sway bar, Warn Rio Grande push bar, Custom rear tire subwoofer, custom Zoo dad mod, Too may tire changes since I lifted it! |
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Posted:1/20/2003 17:25