Sway bar link pins
#3
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#4
nothing tricky aside from getting the old links out/apart lol. those things can be a bitch.
better have a torch or cutting wheel on hand. when installing the new ones make sure you install them the proper way.
on stud: washer, bushing, stud through stabilizer bar, bushing, washer, sleeve, washer, bushing, stud through bottom control arm, bushing, washer.
word of caution when tightening, they only call for 16ft/lbs of torque. dont over tighten the nuts, youll end up pinching the bushings and replacing them again 2 months down the road.
better have a torch or cutting wheel on hand. when installing the new ones make sure you install them the proper way.
on stud: washer, bushing, stud through stabilizer bar, bushing, washer, sleeve, washer, bushing, stud through bottom control arm, bushing, washer.
word of caution when tightening, they only call for 16ft/lbs of torque. dont over tighten the nuts, youll end up pinching the bushings and replacing them again 2 months down the road.
#5
nothing tricky aside from getting the old links out/apart lol. those things can be a bitch.
better have a torch or cutting wheel on hand. when installing the new ones make sure you install them the proper way.
on stud: washer, bushing, stud through stabilizer bar, bushing, washer, sleeve, washer, bushing, stud through bottom control arm, bushing, washer.
word of caution when tightening, they only call for 16ft/lbs of torque. dont over tighten the nuts, youll end up pinching the bushings and replacing them again 2 months down the road.
better have a torch or cutting wheel on hand. when installing the new ones make sure you install them the proper way.
on stud: washer, bushing, stud through stabilizer bar, bushing, washer, sleeve, washer, bushing, stud through bottom control arm, bushing, washer.
word of caution when tightening, they only call for 16ft/lbs of torque. dont over tighten the nuts, youll end up pinching the bushings and replacing them again 2 months down the road.
#7
F150 Manic
Very easy fix. Mine had came apart on both sides and it still only took me ten minutes to get them changed out. Had to use vise grips on one end to get a hold of the busted part to loosen them from the bar.