need input...pictures included

[CONTOURCODY]

I know I have some suspension issues. So I finally got under there and checked out some things.

I'm fairly sure I need new rear end links and bushings. But I'm sure some other things need to be replaced.

I've attached 4 pictures of my suspension.
Please give me your input as to what you see needs to be done in these pictures.

 

[todras]

Looks like time for new front control arms and rear end links.

 

[jamesmason1]

If your control arms are in that bad of shape I'd also look at the ball joints, stabilizer bar bushings and the insulators for the engine craddle/crossmember. When I replaced the control arms those items were in desperate need of replacing to.

 

[CONTOURCODY]

That's what I was thinking too.

From that picture, can you tell what style control arms I have?
To me it looks like the single bolt style. But getting confirmation would be great.

On top of the complete control arms replacement, I do plan on getting all new front and rear bushings and links for the sway bars.

And now that you mention the insulators, I'm thinking I most likely do need those as well. After looking on fordparts.com, I need to get two different insulators, correct?

 

[todras]

Looks like wimpy 2 bolt to me. If it's for your 98 I'd say 2 bolt.

 

[jamesmason1]

Definitely 2 bolt. Definitely

and for the question on the insulators I believe there are 2 in front and 2 in the back, It's been a few years since I replaced them so it's kind of hazy. I'd check with the dealer and see what they pul up.

 

[CONTOURCODY]

The 2 bolt style arms are less expensive than the 4 bolt arms, correct?

In my 2nd picture, that's the tie rod, correct?
Can you tell by the picture if I need a new bushing on there?

 

[todras]

That would be the rear trailing arm. They look ok. Tie rods are on the front and no bushings in them. Would make steering pretty soft. LOL!