!!Sway Bar HELP!!
#1
05-01-2012, 04:24 PM
!!Sway Bar HELP!!
ok well guys my sway bar bushing is shot and i got the new bushings i never worked on sway bars before, how do i replace the bushings? do i take the stabilizer bars out and drop the sway bar or just pop the new bushings on?
#2
05-01-2012, 10:43 PM
Don't know what vehicle you're talking about, front or rear sway bar, year etc.
You shouldn't have to remove the sway bar, possibly just loosen the bolts on the bracket that holds it so it can rotate easier.
But basically you only have to soak the bolts/nuts in PB Blaster or whatever kind you use, undo the bolts paying attention to how they're situated on the bolt (what bushing, where in order - take a pic to refer to), clean the threads with a wire brush, slop some antiseize on the threads & reasemble them. I'm not sure of the torque on them though.
You shouldn't have to remove the sway bar, possibly just loosen the bolts on the bracket that holds it so it can rotate easier.
But basically you only have to soak the bolts/nuts in PB Blaster or whatever kind you use, undo the bolts paying attention to how they're situated on the bolt (what bushing, where in order - take a pic to refer to), clean the threads with a wire brush, slop some antiseize on the threads & reasemble them. I'm not sure of the torque on them though.
Last edited by Rottidog; 05-01-2012 at 10:45 PM.
#5
05-02-2012, 08:00 AM
Originally Posted by Rottidog
Don't know what vehicle you're talking about, front or rear sway bar, year etc.
You shouldn't have to remove the sway bar, possibly just loosen the bolts on the bracket that holds it so it can rotate easier.
But basically you only have to soak the bolts/nuts in PB Blaster or whatever kind you use, undo the bolts paying attention to how they're situated on the bolt (what bushing, where in order - take a pic to refer to), clean the threads with a wire brush, slop some antiseize on the threads & reasemble them. I'm not sure of the torque on them though.
You shouldn't have to remove the sway bar, possibly just loosen the bolts on the bracket that holds it so it can rotate easier.
But basically you only have to soak the bolts/nuts in PB Blaster or whatever kind you use, undo the bolts paying attention to how they're situated on the bolt (what bushing, where in order - take a pic to refer to), clean the threads with a wire brush, slop some antiseize on the threads & reasemble them. I'm not sure of the torque on them though.
#6
05-02-2012, 08:04 AM
Originally Posted by Rottidog
Yup true enough, that bolt (if it's the front sway bar) has that threaded washer on top (I know a 2002 2nd gen has them). A pair of slip joint or vice grip pliers will get ahold of it.
#9
05-03-2012, 10:28 PM
#10
05-03-2012, 11:00 PM
Originally Posted by CenTexBiker
Spending some time searching in here & google or whatever you prefer does help. Just takes a bit of time & maybe a few bevies. 
