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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Can anyone tell me which size bushings these are or a link to purchase these or oem rubber, as you can see one has dry rotted and cracked (down side of poly bushings-no give just bind) THANKS IN ADVANCE
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They have them hanging on the wall at my local O'Reilly's. They're called sway bar end link bushings.
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The hole size will depend on the bolt diameter so measure it.
You should be able to find the sway bar end link bushings at any auto parts store in your area.
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Can anyone tell me which size bushings these are or a link to purchase these or oem rubber, as you can see one has dry rotted and cracked (down side of poly bushings-no give just bind) THANKS IN ADVANCE
If you are unable to find the end links locally let us know because we do sell the end link by themselves so we could get you taken care of.
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If you are unable to find the end links locally let us know because we do sell the end link by themselves so we could get you taken care of.
Thanks ,is it an easy bolt in swap? Does it require a new alignment once replaced?
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Thanks ,is it an easy bolt in swap? Does it require a new alignment once replaced?
It is super easy to change out the sway bar end links and it will not require an alignment. Just swap them out and you will be good to go.
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It is super easy to change out the sway bar end links and it will not require an alignment. Just swap them out and you will be good to go.
Thank you, ordered kit yesterday from your company :thumbsup:
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