Stabilizer bar end link

katdaddy · 2014-04-14 22:30:36

Is this hard to change out? http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o604/katdaddy01/e2306f11-6c13-4823-9762-ea59cd930c47_zps7d7ddceb.jpg (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/katdaddy01/media/e2306f11-6c13-4823-9762-ea59cd930c47_zps7d7ddceb.jpg.html)

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Apr 14, 2014 | 05:30 PM

katdaddy

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Stabilizer bar end link

Is this hard to change out?

Apr 14, 2014 | 07:41 PM

Rockledge

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Broken end links like that are a fairly common problem. Fortunately it's a very straightforward repair.

If you go with OEM replacements, torque the nuts to 21-29Nm/15-21lb-ft.

Apr 14, 2014 | 08:07 PM

katdaddy

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The hard part will be getting the nuts loosened. Will replace other side as well. Thanks!

Apr 16, 2014 | 04:46 AM

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If you are cautious of surrounding components a reciprocating saw makes it a quick job. Make sure when installing new one that raised ribs on rubber pieces are aligned to fit into holes on control arm.

Apr 16, 2014 | 09:36 AM

mfp4073

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Agreed, just cut the old one out, I think I had an angle grinder available when I did mine.

Apr 16, 2014 | 10:20 AM

reddog99

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You could also just make your own links. Some steel pipe, threaded rod, and suspension bushings and you end up with something stronger than stock. It's what I did when my original links broke. I've been running these homemade links for about seven years.

Apr 16, 2014 | 12:13 PM

Furyus1

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I had mine replaced with the Moog replacements when I bought the truck and haven't had any problem with them yet - it's been over 2-years now... Both of the original links were broken.