Replacing front sway bar end-link
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Replacing front sway bar end-link
So mine is busted. I was going to replace it but had 1 question:
On the side attaching to the sway bar, you put a hex key in the actual bolt where the nut fastens onto, but it impossible to fit a socket over that... you could use a ratchet-wrench or just a regular wrench, but I wouldn't be able to tq it down to whatever is specified by the factory... unless I am missing something here?
How do I get about torquing it down to spec?
On the side attaching to the sway bar, you put a hex key in the actual bolt where the nut fastens onto, but it impossible to fit a socket over that... you could use a ratchet-wrench or just a regular wrench, but I wouldn't be able to tq it down to whatever is specified by the factory... unless I am missing something here?
How do I get about torquing it down to spec?
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Re: (117)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 117 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Torque to spec using a crow's foot.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ahhh!! I can't believe I didn't think about that... good call!
Ahhh!! I can't believe I didn't think about that... good call!
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How do i know if mine is busted. I don't see any damage visually but I can hear a slight clunk when I accelerate from a dead stop and only from a stop. It's just one clunk from a stop and than its fine. Lemme know. Thanks
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Re: (Mr.Luder)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.Luder »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How do i know if mine is busted. I don't see any damage visually but I can hear a slight clunk when I accelerate from a dead stop and only from a stop. It's just one clunk from a stop and than its fine. Lemme know. Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>
I had a clunk/pop when turning (sometimes) and more often when I go over bumps. It started after I went over a pot hole. Took of the front wheels a few days later and the end link was sheared right off the side. (at the joint where it turns 90*)
I had a clunk/pop when turning (sometimes) and more often when I go over bumps. It started after I went over a pot hole. Took of the front wheels a few days later and the end link was sheared right off the side. (at the joint where it turns 90*)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheWalrus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can also get it snugged tight and then torque it with a regular socket...once its tightish, the ball joint part is held against the bar so it wont spin</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks also.. I wasn't sure if it would still spin or not...
Thanks also.. I wasn't sure if it would still spin or not...
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