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Aug 16, 2008 | 08:35 AM

konan

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steering stabilizer

I am changing the steering stabilizer and sway bar mounting bushings on my 02 excursion this morning and would like to know the torque settings for them.thank for the help.

Aug 16, 2008 | 09:00 AM

ron's power stroke

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This is for the front 4WD 1999 models
Bar to link nut = 60ft-lbs
Bar link to bracket nut = 60ft-lbs
Bar bracket to frame bolts = 35ft-lbs
Bar to front spring spacer bolts = 35ftlbs that is for LH and RH

Aug 16, 2008 | 11:46 AM

konan

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thank you.job completed

Aug 16, 2008 | 11:50 AM

ron's power stroke

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thank you.job completed

good job....glad i could help...

Aug 16, 2008 | 01:00 PM

Tim J

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Let us know what a difference the swaybar bushings make. I have orig in an early 99 and want to change them to get rid of some front end slop.

Aug 21, 2008 | 06:11 PM

konan

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there seems to be an improvement,dont know if its the bushings or the new steering stabilizer but definitely easier to handle.i had replaced the sway bar support rods at 50000 but didnt do the bushings back then.