For the record,this is on a 1992 LX 5.0 Convertible
I will describe these "retainers" in detail for those who aren't quite sure what I'm talking about.
I'm in the process of installing an Eibach suspension kit..Got the whole Pro kit.I now have the old front sway bar out but there's a problem.On the upper mounts there are 2 bolts on each side.For specifics....The bolts go through the bracket that supports the large bushing and the swaybar and then goes through the frame to nuts on the topside.There is a plastic retainer type piece up there that the nuts are fitted into.The retainer is there just to hold the nuts securely while the bolts are being tightened.Problem....the plastic pieces on both mounts broke when I removed the sway bar.I had a hell of a time using locking pliers just to hold the nuts from turning ....just so I could even get the thing removed.Getting a pair of pliers up their and not seeing exactly where the tool end is isn't easy.Clearance issues and all.
Irritates me why Ford has to use PLASTIC to hold something on the suspension in place....cripes.I have looked all around for these pieces.I work at a Ford dealership in the service department and Parts can't even get them because they state the parts are "Obsolete"....my ass.I've been to every parts store in and out of town looking for these stupid things and no one has them even listed in their parts list.Where can I get these things? Does any company make them..possibly out of metal or something? Or even make them at all?
Thanks in advance
I will describe these "retainers" in detail for those who aren't quite sure what I'm talking about.
I'm in the process of installing an Eibach suspension kit..Got the whole Pro kit.I now have the old front sway bar out but there's a problem.On the upper mounts there are 2 bolts on each side.For specifics....The bolts go through the bracket that supports the large bushing and the swaybar and then goes through the frame to nuts on the topside.There is a plastic retainer type piece up there that the nuts are fitted into.The retainer is there just to hold the nuts securely while the bolts are being tightened.Problem....the plastic pieces on both mounts broke when I removed the sway bar.I had a hell of a time using locking pliers just to hold the nuts from turning ....just so I could even get the thing removed.Getting a pair of pliers up their and not seeing exactly where the tool end is isn't easy.Clearance issues and all.
Irritates me why Ford has to use PLASTIC to hold something on the suspension in place....cripes.I have looked all around for these pieces.I work at a Ford dealership in the service department and Parts can't even get them because they state the parts are "Obsolete"....my ass.I've been to every parts store in and out of town looking for these stupid things and no one has them even listed in their parts list.Where can I get these things? Does any company make them..possibly out of metal or something? Or even make them at all?
Thanks in advance