Need 1986 Ford F-150 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 1986 is 7th-gen F-150 (1980–1986). 1975–1979 6th-gen and 1987–1991 8th-gen are different front ends. 1/2-ton pickup only. Not Super Duty, not Raptor, not Econoline, not Club Wagon.
A clunk at low speed is usually a ball joint or sway link. Wander or inner-edge tire wear is more often a tie rod or a worn control-arm bushing. Most people replace the control arm as a complete unit with the ball joint already pressed in.
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Ford F-150 (older) shop notes — 1986
1986 Ford F-150 suspension — 7th/8th-gen shop focus
Model-year 1986 sits in the 7th/8th-gen Ford F-150 window (1980–1991). It is not Super Duty.
Catalog applications for 7th/8th-gen (1980–1991) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 1986 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG K80026, MOOG DS1017T, MOOG DS1138T, MOOG K8195T, MOOG K8412T, MOOG K8292, MOOG K8621 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 1986 Ford F-150 shock parts.
These are shop notes for the Ford F-150 (older) that includes 1986. Older F-150 — confirm 2WD vs 4WD and Twin I-Beam vs later IFS before ordering.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link (K80026). Most shops prefer replacing the control arm as a complete unit with the joint already pressed in.
- Wander, loose steering feel, or inner-edge tire wear → outer/inner tie rod (DS1017T / DS1138T) or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing — confirm 4×2 vs 4×4 before ordering.
Key SKU choices
Upper ball joint on this page: K80026. Match the arm style (forged vs stamped / aluminum vs iron) before you order — the wrong upper is a common return.
Outer/inner tie rods on this page: DS1017T / DS1138T. Replace as a pair when play is present; an alignment is required after tie-rod work.
Fitment forks on this page
- Upper, 4×4: K80026
- Lower, 4×4: K8195T
- Upper, 4×2: K8412T
- Lower, 4×2: K8195T
- 4×4: K8292
- 4×2, 5/8″ Bolts: K8621
While you’re in there
While you’re tearing into the front end, inspect the matching side and the sway-bar links — one-sided wear is common after a hit or a long alignment delay.
Shop notes only — not a service manual. Use the factory procedure or a Haynes/Chilton manual for wrench work, torque, and safety steps. Leave a comment with drivetrain, suspension type, and the symptom if you want a part-number check.
Works Kit — 1986 Ford F-150 front-end (7th-gen F-150 · not 1987+)
Practical 1986 Ford F-150 “order it all once, do it right” stack from this URL’s links: SKU K80026 with SKU DS1017T + DS1138T. Tear-down tip for 1986: photograph fastener orientation, then buy the full stack so you are not waiting on a second order. Year page 1986 stays distinct from 1992-ford-f150-suspension-parts.
1. Clunk / sway kit
- Ball joint / clunk path named on this page — K80026
2. Wander / steering kit
- Outer / tie-rod end (page list) — DS1017T
- Inner / drag-link companion on this page — DS1138T
- Alignment after install
Search Amazon for a 1986 Ford F-150 front-end kit · Full lists are below.
1986 Ford F-150 front suspension
Ball joints
Front axle pivot bushings
Leaf spring shackle bushings
- 4×2: K4037
Radius arm brackets
- Right, Replaces Worn Radius Arm Mounting Bracket: K8777
- Left, Replaces Worn Radius Arm Mounting Bracket: K8776
Radius arm bushing kits
- improved: K8359
- 4×2, (improved Kit With Thermoplastic For Heat Resistance, Design Allows: K80006
- 4×4, (improved Kit With Thermoplastic For Heat Resistance, Design Allows: K80006
Radius arm hardware kits
- 10 Per Package, Self Locking Nut: K4006
Sway bar bushings
- To frame, 4×4, 7/8″ Sway Bar Diameter: K8691
- To frame, 1″ Sway Bar Diameter: K8653
- To frame, 4×2, 7/8″ Sway Bar Diameter: K8691
Sway bar repair kits
- Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Threaded Rod End: K8434
- Link Not Included, Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Both Ends Of Link: K8657
1986 Ford F-150 steering
Pitman arms
- Power Steering: K8755
Tie rod adjusting sleeves
Tie rod ends
- Right inner, Up To 4200 Lb Front Axle: DS1138T
- Left inner, Left Outer ES2078LT ‡ 1 S286 Right Outer ES2077RT ‡ 1 S286: DS1017T
1986 Ford F-150 rear suspension
Leaf spring shackles
- Rear, 4×2, Contains Shackle, Nuts, Bolts & Bushing: K150409
- Rear, 4×4, Contains Shackle, Nuts, Bolts & Bushing: K150411
Leaf spring shackle brackets
- Rear, 4×2, New Part – Pending Availability: K150414
- Rear, 4×4, New Part – Pending Availability: K150410
Sway bar links
Sway bar repair kits
- Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Threaded Rod End: K8434
- Link Not Included, Contains Thermoplastic Bushing For Both Ends Of Link: K8657
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 1990-and-older catalog rows that include 1986. Confirm 4×2 vs 4×4, aluminum vs steel, and trim before you order.
Diagrams are on the F-150 catalog page. How to diagnose suspension noises.
Related: 1986 Ford F-150 shock parts.
Leave a comment with 4×2 vs 4×4 and the noise if you want a part-number check. #HAPPYMOTORING