Need 1988 Ford F-150 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 1988 is 8th-gen F-150 (1987–1991). 1980–1986 7th-gen and 1992–1996 9th-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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1988 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
- High Performance Bushing With Metal Insert Prevents Lateral Movement: K8361
- improved Kit With Thermoplastic For Heat Resistance: K80007
Radius arm hardware kits
- 10 Per Package, Self Locking Nut: K4006
Radius arm heat shields
- 20-Gauge Stainless Steel Material Provides Longer Service Life: K8729
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
1988 Ford F-150 steering
Pitman arms
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
1988 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 1988. 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.
Leave a comment with 4×2 vs 4×4 and the noise if you want a part-number check. #HAPPYMOTORING