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larryn · 09-01-09, 07:19 AM

I finally got around to replacing the sway bar links and no more clunking. I only replaced the front ones and that seemed to fix everything. Perhaps the clunks that i thought were coming from the rear when the rear wheels went over a bump were actually coming from the front? In any event, I bought all four so I will replace the rear ones anyway. I purchased these as a set of four on ebay for a little over $60.00. Much cheaper than buying at local auto parts store. Also, some advice on replacing; make sure you clean the exposed part of the threads before removing the nuts on the old links. That will make the job much easier. Also, make sure you have a good hex tool for holding the shaft when turning the nut. I had such trouble with one that I had to use my reciprocating saw to cut the shaft since the nut would just not budge after a few turns. Use plenty of WD-40. good luck. larry

09-01-09, 07:19 AM	#6
larryn Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 5	success I finally got around to replacing the sway bar links and no more clunking. I only replaced the front ones and that seemed to fix everything. Perhaps the clunks that i thought were coming from the rear when the rear wheels went over a bump were actually coming from the front? In any event, I bought all four so I will replace the rear ones anyway. I purchased these as a set of four on ebay for a little over $60.00. Much cheaper than buying at local auto parts store. Also, some advice on replacing; make sure you clean the exposed part of the threads before removing the nuts on the old links. That will make the job much easier. Also, make sure you have a good hex tool for holding the shaft when turning the nut. I had such trouble with one that I had to use my reciprocating saw to cut the shaft since the nut would just not budge after a few turns. Use plenty of WD-40. good luck. larry