swaybar links

[snioc]

Im sure this topic is covered already but i just want to make sure. Is there a certain way to replace the links, it looks easy enough, im guessing you just do one at a time? looks like it would take no more then 30 minutes.

[The Roadie]

Doesn't it?



The truth is that OEM links often have corroded nuts, and 2-3 days of preparation with PB Blaster sometimes helps. Sometimes, you put the hex wrench in the end of the threaded shaft to get some counter-torque, and the hex recess strips out and them you have to break out a Dremel or air tool with an abrasive cutoff wheel to destroy everything in sight in a fit of alcohol-fueled frustration.

And then you want to shoot the designers.



It's like the typical home plumbing repair project. It might go so smoothly you want to become a plumber with only one trip to the parts store. Other times it's all weekend and five trips and a lot of spilled blood and cussing. Can't predict ahead of time.

[Trail X]

Just cut them off, you don't need the front ones anyways.

[wink]

the hex recess strips out and them you have to break out a Dremel or air tool with an abrasive cutoff wheel to destroy everything in sight in a fit of alcohol-fueled frustration.

^^Happened to me.

Just cut them off, you don't need the front ones anyways.

^^That's what I did, and the rears.

[goulds48]

Doesn't it?



The truth is that OEM links often have corroded nuts, and 2-3 days of preparation with PB Blaster sometimes helps. Sometimes, you put the hex wrench in the end of the threaded shaft to get some counter-torque, and the hex recess strips out and them you have to break out a Dremel or air tool with an abrasive cutoff wheel to destroy everything in sight in a fit of alcohol-fueled frustration.

Yep, some Sam Adams and a right angle grinder does the trick quite well, putting the smaxx on are so much nicer to do