Stabalizer bar broken?

[watisgood]

Hi Guys,

Just want to thank everyone for all the help in the past. I'm back again!

Can someone give me an idea on how I would go about removing this? It looks like I might have to take a hack saw to it. If someone could tell me what that part is that would be great!!!

http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s510/watisgood1/?action=view&current=photo.jpg
Thanks,
-J

 

[jremington59]

That's your sway bar link. Hack it off and put on another one. You might as well check the other side while your at it. If you have a sawzall it will be easier than to use a hand hacksaw. You might also be able to grab it with vice grips and take the top nut off.

 

[watisgood]

That's your sway bar link. Hack it off and put on another one. You might as well check the other side while your at it. If you have a sawzall it will be easier than to use a hand hacksaw. You might also be able to grab it with vice grips and take the top nut off.

Thanks for the reply I am going to attempt to take it off tonight...ill try it with a sawzall and go from there. Thanks!!

 

[sehaare]

here it the kit to replace it.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Sway-Bar-Link-Kit-Moog_20517009-P_78_R%7CGRPCHASAMS_____

That is for one side. Since the original bushings are black and yours are blue it looks like it has be replaced once before. You might also want to replace the bushings for the bar itself. There is a good thread up in the stickies that I used to do mine.

Steve

 

[swshawaii]

HUGE price difference, unless you need them right now.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...0tzBBQ&usg=AFQjCNGg4CImQfhwh4Hbm5Jhz7YWpTaI4w

http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_En/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_25471_K7275_En.pdf

 

[watisgood]

HUGE price difference, unless you need them right now.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...0tzBBQ&usg=AFQjCNGg4CImQfhwh4Hbm5Jhz7YWpTaI4w

http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_En/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_25471_K7275_En.pdf

Hey guys I was able to pickup the part from my local pep boys. I didn't have to saw the part off and was able to remove it with a vice grip. I tightened the other side and made sure it was in good shape. I will post a pictute tomorrow.

Thanks!

 

[swshawaii]

Don't over tighten Moog end links, or they are almost guaranteed to fail again.
High quality, but their bushings are soft plastic rubber, and can blow out easily.
Around 10 ft/lbs would be sufficient, until they begin to bulge when loaded.

 

[watisgood]

I am going to loosen up just a tad I definetely over tightened them.

 

[watisgood]

http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s510/watisgood1/?action=view&current=photo1.jpg

The only problem I'm having that has been an issue for a long time is a squeaking sound when I hit a bump. Any idea what that could be?

 

[jremington59]

My ball joint on the passenger side made the most horrific squeeling sound when it went bad. It was terrible.

 

[watisgood]

My ball joint on the passenger side made the most horrific squeeling sound when it went bad. It was terrible.

Same thing here...on the passenger side. Is it possible to spray it with some kind of lubricant?

 

[jremington59]

you can try and pack grease in there if the boots torn. If it squeeling it's probably worn and needs replacing.

 

[swshawaii]

The only problem I'm having that has been an issue for a long time is a squeaking sound when I hit a bump. Any idea what that could be?

If you've confirmed your squeak isn't from worn ball joints or
other suspension parts, check the sway bar frame bushings.
To test, spray silicone lube where they contact the sway bar.
Use a large adjustable crescent wrench to confirm the I.D.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300402

 

[watisgood]

If you've confirmed your squeak isn't from worn ball joints or
other suspension parts, check the sway bar frame bushings.
To test, spray silicone lube where they contact the sway bar.
Use a large adjustable crescent wrench to confirm the I.D.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300402

Will give it a try...Thanks!