Clunk/thump from small bumps at slow speed

[Small Town Raptor]

How much for the pair? The dealer only replaced the one that is faulty, only a matter of time before the other one fails. Considering having a spare set

 

[nikhsub1]

How much for the pair? The dealer only replaced the one that is faulty, only a matter of time before the other one fails. Considering having a spare set

I got them for $168 delivered.

2017-2020 Ford F-150 Stabilizer Link HL3Z-5K483-B | OEM Parts Online

2017-2020 Ford F-150 Stabilizer Link HL3Z-5K483-B

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[greatone99]

anyone know the torque spec for the end links

 

[4rdFan]

anyone know the torque spec for the end links

80 N-m (59 ft.-lbs)

 

[Retired in TN]

So many possibilities for clunk noises with sway bar attachments. Link wear is a top contender, as are joint slip at the bar-to-link attachment and also rubber movement (itch) at the bushing ID. There is more engineering into it than you might think. Replacing links can address 2 of the 3 primary noise sources, namely link wear and link attachment slippage. Many OEMs use powder coat at the stab bar link attachment with thicknesses that vary wildly. I highly recommend checking joint torque after done usage and re-torque as necessary. I developed a special 2-pc nut specifically for stab bar link attachments, featuring an embedment washer with raised ribs taper than the max expected coating thickness. They worked well to kill slippage issues. Ramco (supplier) would be happy to sell you some of these specialized nuts. GM uses them by the millions.

 

[Retired in TN]

My recommendation is to verify correct torque at the link attachments before replacing links.