Sway Bar Links
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Sway Bar Links
My 2002 F350 needs new Sway Bar Links as the front end is making a popping noise now and then. A local shop wanted $350.00 to do the job. After looking at the repair myself it looks straight forward (2) connections on each link. I think I can handle the repair myself. Autozone wants $69.00 for each link, lifetime warranty. What do you guys think?
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I used the energy suspension kit as well. Here is a good write-up: 2004 F250 Sway Bar Bushing Replacement .: Articles
Pretty easy to do just need a press or someone else to press out the old bushings. They make a very loud sound when they break loose so be prepared.
Pretty easy to do just need a press or someone else to press out the old bushings. They make a very loud sound when they break loose so be prepared.
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Get this set and you'll be golden. Riffraff Diesel: Sway Bar Bushings
You will need to take the arms to a shop to press out the old ones. A 20 ton press will do. I paid $20 for all four bushing to be pressed out. You can press the new ones in with a bench vise.
You will need to take the arms to a shop to press out the old ones. A 20 ton press will do. I paid $20 for all four bushing to be pressed out. You can press the new ones in with a bench vise.
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Get this set and you'll be golden. Riffraff Diesel: Sway Bar Bushings
You will need to take the arms to a shop to press out the old ones. A 20 ton press will do. I paid $20 for all four bushing to be pressed out. You can press the new ones in with a bench vise.
You will need to take the arms to a shop to press out the old ones. A 20 ton press will do. I paid $20 for all four bushing to be pressed out. You can press the new ones in with a bench vise.
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Clay has an early 99 set. You may want to clarify the differences with him but he should know.
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Clay's got the kit and the grease zerk option seems like a plus, good going posting the link Chris. Unless your end links are damaged, been hit and bent exct. just get the bushings, why spend extra money on whole links. Just felt like adding that.
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I did the Energy Suspension Bushing this weekend. I twisted one of the Lower bolts off putting them back on. Ordered a new bolt from Dealer and it is 1/2 " too short.
3" vs 3 1/2 " It is a shouldered bolt, so not available anywhere. I have a regular 3/8" bolt.
Will that be OK? Jim
3" vs 3 1/2 " It is a shouldered bolt, so not available anywhere. I have a regular 3/8" bolt.
Will that be OK? Jim
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Maybe Clay could chime in but I'm wondering where those grease zerks go, tap into the large side washers or thru the endlink itself, hum..