Chewing Up Front Anti Sway Links

[EB06]

Hello All,
I'm a new member and this is my first thread. I hope i give you enough detail.

My problem is; i'm going through front anti sway link bushings every few months. the problem started about 6 months ago. I have 130K on the vehicle and do a lot of highway driving.When the passenger side link bushings failed i replaced it. then a few weeks later the drivers side had to be replaced. I knew the struts were original so i replaced them thinking this would solve my problem. well the ride is better but still continue to replace the links on both sides. Im using MOOG and they cant keep up with the stress that must be under. Wheel alignment is good- i think, it doesn't pull either way. Im not getting much advise from local repair shops. I did start to get a humming noise from the front end that starts around 35 mph. That may he a hub, but i don't think that could be the cause, or is it?I did a physical inspection of the front end and everything seems tight. Any help to point me in the right direction as to where to start looking for the culprit would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[swshawaii]

If you are using the Moog K7275 links with the blue thermoplastic rubber bushings, they are known for blowing out regardless
of how much they are tightend. Consider upgrading to the new polyurethane K700542 links that are much more durable.

(Old Thermoplastic Rubber)
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_En/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_25471_K7275_En.pdf

(New Polyurethane)
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_en1/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_213006_Sway_Bar_Link_Eng.pdf

Another option is using the old Moog 7/16" hardware and upgrading to the much beefier ES 9.8103G poly bushings. See post #10.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=325617

 

[EB06]

Thanks swshawaii- ill give these a try!

 

[Tech By Trade]

Be sure not to over-torque them when you change them. Not sure what the spec is but it isn't very high. That will definitely cause them to damage prematurely.