Need 2008 Ford F-150 ball joints, tie rods, hubs, or a front-end kit? 2008 is the last of the 11th-gen (steel-body) F-150. 2009–2014 12th-gen and 2015–2018 aluminum 13th-gen are different front ends. Not Super Duty, not Raptor.
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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11th-gen F-150 (2004–2008) shop notes — 2008
2008 Ford F-150 suspension — 11th-gen shop focus
Model-year 2008 sits in the 11th-gen Ford F-150 window (2004–2008). It is not Super Duty, not 1997–2003.
Catalog applications for 11th-gen (2004–2008) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 2008 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include MOOG front, MOOG K80417, MOOG ES800402, MOOG EV800369, MOOG CK80306, MOOG CK80308, MOOG RK80306, MOOG RK80308 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 2008 Ford F-150 brake parts · 2008 Ford F-150 shock parts.
These are shop notes for the 11th-gen F-150 (2004–2008) that includes 2008. Do not mix 2009–2014 or Heritage 1997–2003 numbers casually — verify the page list.
What usually brings people here
- Low-speed clunk over bumps or driveways → ball joint or sway link (K80417). 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 (ES800402 / EV800369) or a worn control-arm bushing.
- Growl or rumble that rises with road speed → wheel hub/bearing (515079).
Key SKU choices
Upper ball joint on this page: K80417. 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: ES800402 / EV800369. Replace as a pair when play is present; an alignment is required after tie-rod work.
Fitment forks on this page
- Upper, Contains Bushing: left CK80306, right CK80308
- Upper: left RK80306, right RK80308
- Lower, 6 Stud Rotors, Contains Bushing: left CK80404, right CK80402
- Lower, 6 Stud Rotors: left RK80404, right RK80402
- Lower, 7 Stud Rotors: left RK80403, right RK80401
- 4×4, Strut, Spring & Top Mount: ST8568
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. Confirm the hub (515079) if you have a growl that rises with road speed.
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 — 2008 Ford F-150 front-end (11th-gen · confirm 4×4 vs 4×2)
On the 2008 Ford F-150 post, clunk work centers on sway K80417 while wander/tire wear points at outers ES800402 + inners EV800369; hub growl uses 4×4 hub 515079. order it all once, do it right. Shop notes on this 2008 URL keep the self-canonical year-specific even when the catalog repeats gen SKUs. 4×2 hub 515080.
1. Clunk / sway kit
2. Wander / tire-wear kit
- Outer tie rods ×2 (same number both sides on this page) — ES800402
- Inner tie rods ×2 — EV800369
- Alignment after install
3. Hub growl add-on
Search Amazon for a 2008 F-150 front-end kit · Full lists are below.
2008 Ford F-150 front suspension
Ball joints
- Lower: K80149
Control arm bushings
- Upper: K80417
Control arm bushing sets
- Lower: K200365
Control arms with ball joint
- Upper, Contains Bushing: left CK80306, right CK80308
- Upper: left RK80306, right RK80308
- Lower, 6 Stud Rotors, Contains Bushing: left CK80404, right CK80402
- Lower, 6 Stud Rotors: left RK80404, right RK80402
- Lower, 7 Stud Rotors: left RK80403, right RK80401
Strut and spring assemblies
Strut bumper bellows
- Original Equipment Type: K160035
Strut mounts
- Off-Road Suspension, bearing not included, Contains Dust Tube, Bumper, And Spring Insulator: K80219
- Standard Suspension, bearing not included, Contains Dust Tube, Bumper, And Spring Insulator: K80218
Sway bar bushings
- To frame: K200331
Sway bar links
Wheel hubs & bearing assemblies
2008 Ford F-150 steering
Drag link assemblies
Pitman arms
- 36 Teeth: K80785
Tie rod adjusting sleeves
- 1″ – 18 Threads, 5.5″ Length: ES2012S
Tie rod ends
- Left inner: ES800481
- Outer: left ES800402, right ES800401
- Right inner: DS300003
- Inner, AWD: EV800369
- Inner, 4×4: EV800369
- Outer: ES3691
- Inner, 4×2: EV800368
Rack & pinion boot kits
- Left: K150283
2008 Ford F-150 rear suspension
Leaf spring bushings
Sway bar bushings
Sway bar links
- 12.9″ Length, link and bushing kit: K80015
Leaf spring shackle bushings
- Rear: K200108
Fitment notes
These Moog numbers come from the 2007–2018 catalog rows that include 2008. Confirm 4×2 vs 4×4, aluminum vs steel, and trim before you order.
Diagrams are on the F-150 catalog page. Raptor / Lightning / Tremor (2019+): 2019–2026 F-150 page. How to diagnose suspension noises.
Related: 2008 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
Need pads and rotors? See 2008 Ford F-150 brake parts.