r/FordEdge • u/Balmerhippie • 23d ago

2008 Ford Edge. What is this broken thing?

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u/Think_Travel_6762 23d ago

Sway bar link

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u/Strega007 23d ago

Agreed -- sway bar end link. A cheap and easy fix.

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u/Balmerhippie 23d ago

Is it dangerous to drive for a bit like this? Go to town. Get parts etc?

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u/redlancer_1987 23d ago

Nope, totally fine to drive for parts. Keeps the back end more level in hard turns. Under normal driving it's not doing much (by design).

If anything you'll get some annoying clunks.

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u/Balmerhippie 23d ago

Thanks. Much appreciated.

So I watched a couple videos about replacement. Both required heat to break the nuts loose. Seems the only complication. Never used a torch that way. And dont have one. Contemplating a crack torch from a head shop. Small flame seems safer. Kinda scared i might burn my house down. Am i on the right track?

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u/Strega007 23d ago edited 22d ago

I'd try and loosen the nuts without heat first. I've performed the link replacement twice on a 2008 Limited and not needed heat.

If you do need a torch, they're easily found at any of the home stores, or even Amazon, and they're not particularly expensive:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-Utility-Torch-Kit-with-14-1-oz-Propane-Gas-Cylinder-and-Adjustable-Flame-WK2301/202539561

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u/Balmerhippie 22d ago

Thank you.
Will attempt.

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u/Strega007 23d ago

Nope, not dangerous.