Saturday, September 12, 2020

96 Windstar: Finding replacement suspensions bolts (strut and ball join pinch)

I'm replacing the struts on a 96 Windstar after a spring broke on one side (fortunately, the vehicle was parked; unfortunately, I only discovered it after the spring punctured the tire while trying to backup).

I'm looking for advice on where to find replacements for the suspension bolts that the repair manual says not to reuse:

* Lower arm ball joint pinch bolt and nut
* Strut-to-front wheel knuckle pinch bolt

I understand some people feel its safe to reuse these bolts despite the...

96 Windstar: Finding replacement suspensions bolts (strut and ball join pinch)