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I need to replace a steering knuckle on a 98 ford ranger xlt two wheel drive 2.5 litter engine. I would like to ask if anyone can help me. I would like to know what other years I can look for in the junk yard since this part for this year is no longer available at part stores.
 


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I need to replace a steering knuckle on a 98 ford ranger xlt two wheel drive 2.5 litter engine. I would like to ask if anyone can help me. I would like to know what other years I can look for in the junk yard since this part for this year is no longer available at part stores.
For a 2wd I would think that any 98+ non-Edge 2wd knuckle should work.
 

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from 1998 until end of production 2011 the 2wd knuckles are all the same. (well L vs R )

be sure to match style of front springs, most are coil spring, a few were torsion bars ( Edge models). the knuckles look similar between the 2, but are not interchangeable.

if you search for used parts on car-part.com they list other years too.


it is quite difficult to damage a steering knuckle, what's wrong with yours?
 

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My wheel bearings completely broke down on a trip. I tried to get home and the tire almost fell off. The spindle wich is attached to the knuckle. The thread is damaged
 

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I drove with bad wheel bearings ro the point the tire almost fell off and the thread on the spindle wich is attached to the knuckle was damaged
 

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knuckles are fairly easy to replace, if you like smacking ball joints with hammers.
 

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