Replaced front stabilizer bar links

[Passin Thru]

Was a very easy job. Old ones were destroyed.

It started when my wife was complaining about a popping/clunking noise. Upon inspecting the factory links, the bushings were dry rotted (the ones that were still there).

I bought NAPA replacements (Moog makes these for NAPA) and saved some money.

Very easy job.

If anyone is wondering, the factory links use a 15mm bolt/nut. The replacements use a 14mm bolt/nut


NAPA P/N: 265-1206

 

[NathanJax]

awesome. I did mine about a year ago. I think anyone with an 07-08 probably needs replaced (and lowered ones need the shorter ones)

 

[Goodinblack]

I did mine with energy suspensions too

Got them from az

 

[osidesurfer365]

Does it improve ride quality?


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[Goodinblack]

Does it improve ride quality?


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They don't kick in till you swerve or corner fast

 

[osidesurfer365]

They don't kick in till you swerve or corner fast

Good enough for me. I'm not much of a grease monkey, do I need a jack to install? What other little parts like this should I look into replacing?

 

[shundal]

my stock bushings looked very similar before i changed them.

 

[Passin Thru]

Good enough for me. I'm not much of a grease monkey, do I need a jack to install? What other little parts like this should I look into replacing?

A jack, jackstand (for safety), 22mm socket or 4-way for lugs, 15mm combo wrench, 15mm socket (in your preferred drive size), ratchet (in your preferred drive size), penetrating spray (in your favorite flavor), replacement links, and time to remove and install.

My replacements required a 14mm combo wrench and 14mm socket.

Optional is an impact (makes life easy)

Added p/n to first post!

 

[shundal]

I put mine on Ramps and kept the wheels on. Just undid the links moved the sway bar down a bit and swapped in the new ones and bolted it back together.

 

[Passin Thru]

I put mine on Ramps and kept the wheels on. Just undid the links moved the sway bar down a bit and swapped in the new ones and bolted it back together.

Definitely a viable option.

All the extra room to work with sitting up instead of lying down was nice though. Although I did check them once the truck was back on all fours and it didn't seem like it would be too bad to do it that way.