I'd go directly to the Honda dealer's management and demand a full refund. I wouldn't remove the ones you just installed until the new replacements are available, and I'd try and get the dealer to swap them out for you at n/c, since they blatantly lied to you (or a dolt behind the counter ignored a American Honda bulletin). I used to work for a Honda dealer and they don't like to get nasty-grams from corporate; in other words, if the dealer tells you to stuff it, a call to American Honda, or better yet, a written complaint to them would be better if you find out who to send it to. . .Everyone in the dealership lives & dies by their CSI score, and I'd throw that out in your 'discussion'. Good luck.

 

Has anyone been able to get American Honda to replace the links on a vehicle that's out of warranty? Seems that if these links are failing that should be considered a safety issue, and that there should be a recall campaign regardless of age/odometer reading.

 

good point man, som1 should try, i cant belive i spent $35+labor costs to replace one endlink and it went bad for no reason

 

Anyone know exactly what they changed? Made them thicker/bigger?

 

They are much thicker.

 

My 99 is still under extended warranty. How can I tell if my stabilizer links are bad?

 

bump back to my question dtd 5/11 and four posts back. . .Anyone? I'll contact my local dealer and see what they say, and will report back here. . .

 

You'd only need to replace them if they broken. If they are broken, you'll probably hear some clanking around as you go over bumps, etc. If you get under the car and inspect and try to move the links and sway bar, everything should be nice and solid.