How to Replace Sway Bar Bushings and End Links
How to Replace Sway Bar Bushings and End Links
Sway bar link replacement ford explorer. Learn how to replace the sway bar end links on a Ford Ranger, Ford Mustang, Mazda B series truck, Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, Ford F150, Dodge Ram, Chevy Silverado, and many other vehicles. There are two main types of sway bar end links, and this is one of them. Below is a link to a video on how to replace the other style.
Different Style Sway Bar End Link Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqOsW1X1-O8
How to tell if your Sway Bar Bushings and End Links are Worn: COMING OUT SOON
How to Replace a Ball Joint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZztbAShnlxw
Where I get inexpensive sway bar end links: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=sway%20bar%20end%20links%20moog&linkCode=ur2&rh=n%3A228013%2Ck%3Asway%20bar%20end%20links%20moog&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Dtools&linkId=6TWTB5SJ73XRA7P4
and bushings: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=sway%20bar%20bushings&linkCode=ur2&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Dtools&linkId=HUVXS7Z35QYW5RWW
Socket set I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LY5AKU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LY5AKU&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=2PTRJQ3K3VMZ2UX6
Cutoff Wheel I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064UQO8M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0064UQO8M&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=6BOTBK737OWHM6FN
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Great video. the only addition I would make is to put Loctite on the bottom link nut. I had one come off a Ford Explorer after a collision repair. (The other guys fault; Never pull out from a stop sign in front of a van turning off a highway (I didn’t see you she said; well Duh!)).
You got the best videos
Man you make everything so easy especially with the camera angles and the way you set up your prep station for every job. I’ve gotten so much done on my 1990 Oldsmobile 88.
For anyone wondering the setup for this Mazda B Series is incredibly similar if not identical to 2nd generation Ford Explorer. (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) 👍👍
Hey Chris thanks a lot for your video I have a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 elevation and your video was the one that proved to work perfectly in previous times with the same issue after watching someone else’s video the problem was only repaired and not fixed yours was fixed and repaired and works perfectly thanks for your video I may need to change my shock soon if you can make a shock video that would be awesome, thanks again
So thats why my bushing disintegrated, too tight
Never back away from a nut🤭. 😂 love it
Thee most valuable advice ever. Never back off a nut. She’ll forgive you later.
FABULOUS, thorough video! I was quoted a complete sway bar / end links repair for my rusted-through sway bar and your explanations and visual shed the desired light on my situation! THANK YOU TONS!
wow. information here is still good. i’m gonna do a lot of work on my mazda 2 and thank you so much for all the info!
Great instruction, not a wasted word.
never back off a nut. wise words to live by
Just for FYI save yourselves time and frustration and just cut the old swabar off w a Sawzall, allot of times things get rusted and being you won’t b re using anything off the old one just cut it
Is that attached to lower control arm
Awesome. After a pretty solid front end hit against a huge boulder in my 04 GMC Yukon, I replaced my wheel hubs, bearings and CV Axles, while under the car I also replaced my sway bar links and now the thing is all over the road, I wasn’t sure how tight to make them so I cranked on them and just tried to make both sides look even but…. I did this with both tires in the air. I think after seeing this I’m going to order more new ones and reinstall them with the tires on the ground and make sure not to squish out the bushings. May even replace the sway bar bushings as well. Then I’ll get a realignment and see how it goes. Thanks.
I’ve got the (almost) same exact truck, these videos on suspension and steering are super helpful for someone who’s starting out. It’s reassuring to see the process in your format, even for something so simple.
dude where r u located. fix my car lol
Excellent video. Clear, close up and easy to follow. You always show the best How-To’s. Thanks again.
Power tools ftw lol
I am always so happy when I find a video that @chrisfix has made that may or may not actually help me. Who am I kidding, all ChrisFix videos help me, I’m so new to fixing my own stuff.
I discovered my driver’s side link was completely missing. How does that happen?? Anyways, I’m surprised that the nut on the bottom of the link, holding everything together, isn’t a nylock nut or castle nut with cotter pin or some other locking design to prevent it all from coming completely apart. I couldn’t find any examples of such online, for any make or model, either.
I think drilling a hole in the end of the bolt and using a castle nut and cotter pin will be in order for my Ranger. Any thoughts on this?
I want to start fixing things on my car myself but I’m too paranoid that i might mess something up or not know until I’m driving and my car falls apart. I feel like no matter how many videos i watch actually doing it well be different, there’s so much wrong with me car
CHRIS FIX , the GOAT of You Tube How to’s.
So I just purchased a 1950 Ford coupe. Someone cut out and welded in an entire front frame assy. which I cant identify. I am guessing Mustang or light Ford truck but have no clue of the year. I am replacing the the stabilizer bushings and link rod ends and came across your video. Your mounting brackets for the bushings look exactly like mine. My bracket is 2 1/4 inch tall and the mounting bolts are 3 1/8 apart. I am worried about trying to fit a new bushing into an unidentified bracket. Can you tell what type and year of the vehicle in the video? Also what is the diameter of your bar and what brand bushings and link rods are you using? Thanks for any info you can provide. My name is John.
Thank you
I used a vice grip and a wrench and it made me wanna cry
I went to a mechanic to get my car inspected, they had it a week and i finally called them back to see what was going on, they were going to charge me $700 to install sway bar links and a battery/battery terminals absolutely ridiculous.
I like these older videos more. You sound more human.
Thank you so much for the video
Shat myself this morning. I thought the front drive shafts were rooted. Never been so happy for sway Bar links
Outstanding video. Everything explained perfectly and no ramble 😊
Always have enjoyed your videos! You sound so young in this one. 🙂
Thanks for your video’s. Wonder where I can find out the length of the sway bar bushing of my 1997 Chevy suburban 2500, I’m not sure if the one that I placed is the good one. I replaced several worn pieces of the suspension however I still have the problem with my car when making an "U" turn, it feels like the slides to the outer way, I don not know if the length of the sway bar could be responsible of this problem, any comment will be very welcome. Thanks in advance
Thanks for your videos Chris! I took on the task of replacing my end links and ran into a weird one. The bolts came off just fine, but at the bottom, the bolt will NOT come out of the freaking hole! I have pounded it, penetrating lubed it, heat it… nothing works. Tomorrow I am gong to hack off the bolt and see if that gets me anywhere!
Good job
You put the lock nut on upside down
GREAT JOB, loved this video
Very Helpful. Great easily understood and appropriaterly detaled presentation. Thanks for this production!
Need help. Today I realized my car (purchased a used one) has no away bar, suspension has holes to fix the sway bar. Is this normal? And if it’s intentionally removed, what could be the reason
Never back off a nut; Got it.
What about spraying lithuim grease between the bar and the clamp rubber ,which i do 🤔
Hi Chris question for you I have a 2007 Ford f150 xlt rear wheel drive 4.6 L I replace the sway bar end links three times already and they keep going bad can you please let me know why it’s doing this thank you.
Long time don’t see you cris fresno California
Yeah I’ll just pay Firestone 150$ to fix it
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I always go to your videos before any others. The filming and explanations are clear with your help I’ve saved thousands I have one question for you. Do you have to lift the truck up for either the sway bar bushings or the endlinks or can you replace both with the vehicle on the ground? Thanks Chris!
Lift kits affect the size of sway bar links correct?
What brand of silicone grease do you recommend for sway bar bushings ?
So I can change the end links without lifting the truck?
And NO you don’t have to pull the whole bar down to do the linkages…