What are these bushings called

[Andy833]

So im trying to change the bushings not the frame ones but the ones on the joints and i want to know what their called so i can order the right parts, see pictures tonknow which ones im talking about, thanks [emoji106]

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[Denisefwd93]

Tie rod knuckle/ends/ball joint. Usually for work like that, you buy the whole tie rod, idler arm and or drag link.

 

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What is your end goal here, because as Denise said, doing what I think you are asking about is highly unusual, and the boots themselves are not usually available by themselves.

Also, almost nothing in any of the pictures you posted would be properly termed a "bushing".

 

[Andy833]

Your right after i saw the picture he shared i basically need all those components changed,

What is your end goal here, because as Denise said, doing what I think you are asking about is highly unusual, and the boots themselves are not usually available by themselves.

Also, nothing in any of the pictures you posted would be properly termed a "bushing".

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Your right after i saw the picture he shared i basically need all those components changed,

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[Curious Hound]

yeah. What she (Denise)^^^^ said. Those are not bushings. After those rubber covers split, dirt and water gets into the joint easier and starts to wear away the metal parts. Then they get looser and looser and looser until one of them comes apart while you're navigating a trail on the edge of a cliff or a busy 10-lane highway at 80mph during rush hour and suddenly you're on the evening news. Your new parts will probably come with grease fittings so you can periodically grease them to keep dirt and water out and make the parts last longer.

Plus, picture #4 looks like the end of a steering stabilizer. It's a shock absorber used to dampen steering feedback. You might be able to get new bushings for that. But it might be easier to replace the whole thing if you think it needs it. It's usually an optional, nice-to-have piece of equipment.

 

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[Andy833]

Thanks Denis le all these parts i need to change mine are shot to hell i just needed names, and no i never planned on just changing the boots that very unusual, now i know what im looking for thanks [emoji106]

Tie rod knuckle/ends/ball joint. Usually for work like that, you buy the whole tie rod, idler arm and or drag link.

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[Andy833]

Thank you sir, every thing u described is what im trying to avoid previous owner ran the truck till the tranny was shot so ive been fixing what is mestup as i go,

yeah. What she (Denise)^^^^ said. Those are not bushings. After those rubber covers split, dirt and water gets into the joint easier and starts to wear away the metal parts. Then they get looser and looser and looser until one of them comes apart while you're navigating a trail on the edge of a cliff or a busy 10-lane highway at 80mph during rush hour and suddenly you're on the evening news. Your new parts will probably come with grease fittings so you can periodically grease them to keep dirt and water out and make the parts last longer.

Plus, picture #4 looks like the end of a steering stabilizer. It's a shock absorber used to dampen steering feedback. You might be able to get new bushings for that. But it might be easier to replace the whole thing if you think it needs it. It's usually an optional, nice-to-have piece of equipment.

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[Curious Hound]

Also, there is a great article in the "how to tech" section of this website (see tab at top of page) that will tell you how to get things aligned and driveable after replacing those parts. Then you can safely drive it to an alignment shop if you think it needs fine-tuning or you are not comfortable with your own alignment.

 

[Andy833]

Also how would i know if its dana 28 or 35 before i take everything apart

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[Dirtman]

Energy Suspension sells just the replacement boots. Ive replaced just the boots before but only when ive got near perfect tie rod ends with a ripped boot. Generally though when the boots are crap the rod ends are crap too.

 

[Denisefwd93]

Also how would i know if its dana 28 or 35 before i take everything apart

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You are very welcome, I try to help I've spent a lifetime around mechanical trades, so finding information and learning the right terminology is fun for me. But I try not to second-guess The Experts and I've learned a lot from the gentlemen here.

 

[Denisefwd93]

Check your door sticker code, tags on your axles. I looked you have a 96 4. 0 but it's probably a dana 35

Also how would i know if its dana 28 or 35 before i take everything apart

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