Sway bar end links
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Melting Slicks
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From: KB7TIF Ville NV
Sway bar end links
My bushings are bad on the rear sway bar.
I got energy replacements. I got them forced into the bar itself, but I be dammed if I can get the new bushings forced into the endlinks. Anybody done this?
I got energy replacements. I got them forced into the bar itself, but I be dammed if I can get the new bushings forced into the endlinks. Anybody done this?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: KB7TIF Ville NV
I got the bushings in the bars by using a vise to push the bushing threw.
It got in there about 1/2 and had to force the starting of the other 1/2 with a screwdriver. Then when in the new metal sleeves had to be forced in again with the vise and almost tore the new bushings.
All in all dog**** energy bushings.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Elkton MD
Sway bar end link bushings
I used a long bolt, washers, nut and a socket arranged like a sleeve puller/installer to put the bushings in. Lots of lube too. Really a pita. After they were in, it really quietened the ride. Well worth all of the effort.
Safety Car
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From: St Marys GA
Not sure if the rear end link is similar to the front, but I had the same problem. Just bent the 'sheet metal' end link a little bit more open so I could slip the sway bar in. Then tightening the bolt pulled it back tight.
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I've done this twice and you need a vice. Take your time, grease them, take your time, take a break. They do fit.
