Sway Bar Link Question

[strizzlow20]

I am replacing the sway bar links and not the sway bar bushings. Do I have to remove the entire sway bar in order to replace the links? Any guidance to an old post or advice is appreciated. I was going to do this by removing the entire bar but if Im not replacing the sway bar bushings I don't see the need. Thank you.

 

[storlied]

Nope, Just take the nut off the bottom of each end link and go from there. Might want to cut it if it won't come off since you're replacing them.

 

[mbruffey]

I had to cut mine off. They were super-glued on, if you will. And as if case hardened. Have a sharp cutter handy. 97 5.0 AWD.

 

[storlied]

I didn't have any cutting tools when I had to cut it, I used a drill. Worked perfectly... A lil redneck but it worked..

 

[strizzlow20]

Thanks! I just wanted to check. I don't have to replace the sway bar bushings do I?

 

[Xplorer82]

Thanks! I just wanted to check. I don't have to replace the sway bar bushings do I?

i would replace them if they have not been, but that is just me (one less thing to do later on, 2 birds w/one stone kinda thing) plus they are not very much $ or hard to disassemble(4 bolts), so to me that is worth it.

but check them out you may not feel you need to.

 

[strizzlow20]

Where can I get the sway bar bushing? I checked Auto Zone and Advanced Auto and cant get them.

 

[Xplorer82]

rockauto.com

i forget what i paid for my moog bushings from there, wasnt that much tho.

there is also a discount code(5% off) for forum members, it is located in the vendors section on the front page of the site.

Edit... here is the thread.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269019

(FROM ROCKAUTO.COM)
MOOG Part # K80082 More Info {Sway Bar Bushing}
Frt Susp; To Frame; w/34mm Bar
$11.91

http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/g...=http://info.rockauto.com/Moog/K80082_ANG.jpg