Swaybar Link Install Question
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Swaybar Link Install Question
I am looking to replace the front swaybar links tomorrow and was wondering if it necessary or a good idea to lift the front wheels off the ground. I am not sure if there is a lot of torque on the swaybars when the wheels are sitting on the ground. I would also like to find out how much to torque the bolts to.
2000 F350 EC 4x4
I tried searching this forum and did not come up with any info on the install itself.
Any info or links to an install procedure would be appreciated.
Thanks
Glenn
2000 F350 EC 4x4
I tried searching this forum and did not come up with any info on the install itself.
Any info or links to an install procedure would be appreciated.
Thanks
Glenn
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Stabilizer link to bracket - 85 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Front Spring Spacer Bolts (LH Side Only) - 35 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Axle Assembly Bracket Bolts (RH Side Only) - 35 ft.lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Link Nut - 85 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar Bracket-To-Frame Bolts -35 ft lb.
Austin
Stabilizer bar-To-Front Spring Spacer Bolts (LH Side Only) - 35 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Axle Assembly Bracket Bolts (RH Side Only) - 35 ft.lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Link Nut - 85 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar Bracket-To-Frame Bolts -35 ft lb.
Austin
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Thanks for the Specs
Stabilizer link to bracket - 85 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Front Spring Spacer Bolts (LH Side Only) - 35 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Axle Assembly Bracket Bolts (RH Side Only) - 35 ft.lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Link Nut - 85 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar Bracket-To-Frame Bolts -35 ft lb.
Austin
Stabilizer bar-To-Front Spring Spacer Bolts (LH Side Only) - 35 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Axle Assembly Bracket Bolts (RH Side Only) - 35 ft.lb.
Stabilizer bar-To-Link Nut - 85 ft. lb.
Stabilizer bar Bracket-To-Frame Bolts -35 ft lb.
Austin
Thanks for the specs on the torques for the various bolts.
Glenn
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I took the easy way out and bought new OEM links. Did not want to have the possibility of the truck being out of commission while I worked on getting the old bushings out.
I am hoping that it will be a quick job.
Glenn
I took the easy way out and bought new OEM links. Did not want to have the possibility of the truck being out of commission while I worked on getting the old bushings out.
I am hoping that it will be a quick job.
Glenn
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If you are replacing the links, you might as well replace the swaybar bushings that hold it in place, cheap and easy to do. It eliminated some noise in the front end.
Oh and I purchased my links from the dealership, they came with new bolts already pressed in.
Oh and I purchased my links from the dealership, they came with new bolts already pressed in.
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