Rear Sway Bar End Links

[14Black1LESS]

How hard is it to change these? Mine is missing a bushing on each one and the other bushings are dry rotted. I'm replacing them with OEM end links unless someone else recommends a better aftermarket one that isn't too expensive. If anyone can post pictures on what needs to be done or an article Id appreciate it. I tried searching but I keep getting a page not found error every time I do a search. I'm pretty sure I can figure out how to do it but it always helps to have some guidance.

[CamaroDreams76]

Originally Posted by 14Black1LESS

How hard is it to change these? Mine is missing a bushing on each one and the other bushings are dry rotted. I'm replacing them with OEM end links unless someone else recommends a better aftermarket one that isn't too expensive. If anyone can post pictures on what needs to be done or an article Id appreciate it. I tried searching but I keep getting a page not found error every time I do a search. I'm pretty sure I can figure out how to do it but it always helps to have some guidance.

I don't believe they are that difficult. I haven't replaced them but I did the JPSS 32MM rear sway bar so I have disconnected the bottom. That was super easy.

[14Black1LESS]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

I don't believe they are that difficult. I haven't replaced them but I did the JPSS 32MM rear sway bar so I have disconnected the bottom. That was super easy.

Hopefully it's not. I found some from Moog that looks a little better than the OEM that I'm thinking about getting. They have the polyurethane bushings that should last longer.

https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-k700542_rear

[BLCKJACK]

When I removed my rear end links to replace my stock 1LE shocks with Bilsteins I noticed there was some rust hidden underneath the bushings and the bushings had started to crack. I reassembled and finished suspension job but I later ordered new stock replacement end links from Rockauto and replaced on jack stands with not problem. I had also looked at the Moog but not sure you actually get much additional benefit so I stuck with OEM. Hardest part of replacement was keeping end link shafts from spinning while removing top nuts, have to hold bottom bolt head really tight with a box end wrench on bottom while removing top nut (I used a medium torque cordless impact).