Great explanation Stevie. One safety step I do when the tires come off is lay them underneath as a "last resort" if the jack stands or jack fails so I'm not crushed.
So if you have to make a toe in adjustment, shouldn't you split the difference on each side instead of only adjusting one side? For example, if you're 1/4" out, shouldn't you adjust each side 1/8"?
The torque spec on those tie rod sleeves is 41 foot pounds. I had an alignment shop fail to tighten mine correctly and it eventually loosened enough to where my tire flopped out to the side while driving. It was a exciting!
Did this last year. Very easy to do this on obs Fords, in my opinion....especially when compared to other vehicles, where you can't access the other end of the tie rod. The hardest part on other vehicles is trying to loosen the connection from inner to outer tie rod. So easy with these trucks. The remaining parts left to do on front of my truck are the bushings on the i-beam suspension...and replacing the suspension springs and shocks.
100% true. This project was easy and straightforward. It was also super cheap interns of parts and time commitment. Nice! That can be done in one good weather Saturday!🤙
Another fantastic video with very easy to follow instructions. Where did you order the replacement parts? Was it a kit or separate component purchase? I’m going to replace on my 93 OBS next weekend. Thx, again 👏👏💯
I have a 2wd 1996 f150 ext cab long bed with 5.8 e4od. I would love to put a lift on but they're expensive. I really just want it leveled and slightly bigger tires. I've been looking into it and it seems a lot of people don't recommend it. Especially the leveling spacers. Mainly because of camber issues and what not. I read that you can get these coil springs that are 2 inches taller and it will level it out. I need to redo my whole front end and would like to go this route. Do you know if i was to put 2 inch taller coil springs on would that give me any trouble and would i need to any of the other front end components different thans stock? Also how come you haven't dont any lifting?
We essentially have the same truck aside from different engine and transmission combo. Leveling these trucks is tricky. Typically a set of leveling coils, extended shocks, and adjustable camber bushings is the best way to level these trucks out. I’ll add that you still may have positive camber. I’ve seen better leveling kits include drop brackets which would help with camber. I haven’t don’t a lift or level due to the complexity and cost. I’m converting my truck to 4x4 so I can actually by decent lift kits.
Been fixing up my 88 Bronco and it was time to tackle this task. First time doing front end work. Thanks for putting together such a clear and concise video to follow.
Great video super detailed! I’m having trouble with my drag link to pitman arm joint, what pitman arm puller are you using? I can’t seem to get one that sits on there properly.
@@TheMinuteMasters That's insane lol. They've gotta be cousins of yours, bc, not only do they have the same eyes, the dad, who was an airline pilot, is originally from PA. They live near Topeka now. I randomly stumbled on your video, while trying to fix my '92 F150. Small world moment, probably lol.
It didn’t. I added it several years ago. The company is called Hellwig. I found a video about it and had a link for the sway bar in the description. Since then I think the company has gone out of business and you can’t buy this sway bar. In hindsight, I wouldn’t put a front sway bar on a twin I beam suspension truck.
I looked at mine today, same year F150 ( 99000 miles on it ), everything seemed tight but I am wondering if my longer pass side inner tie rod is bent. My front end shakes like crazy when I hit about 25 MPH. Brand new tires on it and at first it didn't do it but after about 150 miles on the tires it started to shake again. It did the same on the previous set of tires. I am going to measure from tread to tread tomorrow and see if I am toe'd in or out. Great video but I am frustrated with this situation. Your replacement long tie rod seemed straighter than the one on my truck.
If your front end is shaking, I recommend checking all your suspension bushings, ball joints, definitely your steering, and your shocks. Any one of those components could contribute to a shake.
Another great video! I did this in addition to previously replaced gearbox and steering shaft. I used some angle plate from the shop and modified it to work for the toe alignment. had to do it a couple times like you said to make sure the steering wheel was straight. Lol Do I need to have the camber looked at? I had the alignment done a few months ago when I put new tires on it, but a friend was telling me anytime I do work like that the camber needs to be checked.
I own two different brands of torque wrench. I have a Tekton that was fairly cheap and I have an Olsa tools split beam torque wrench that was twice as much. I use the ulcer tools, one all the time and I hardly ever use the Tekton.
@TheMinuteMasters i have one more question actually. Is there a particular reason you prefer the Olsa wrench vs the tekton? Do you not trust the values of the cheaper brand, or is it just the different function of wrench?
Hello from Ventura California.. New fan here . I am doing mine today.. I have a 1984 f250 4x4.. Making a video on it.. You inspired me..😁.. Thank you for the info.. Love the alignment tool..
So, pulled old steering linkage.. Assembled the new linkage, got to the last tierods end left side.. My assistant stripped the threads. I have to buy a new sleeve and end. On the first.. Did a video, but it's worthless now..lol. I don't give up, so we will try again then..
I keep the stock chrome steel bumper. I buff the chrome and wax it. When I tailgate a car, the chrome is a great reflection filling up their rear view mirror. Pretty useful for making people get out of your way
I usually try to include a list in the description. All the steering parts are one kit I bought from Amazon. There should be a link in the description for it.
