Front Sway Bar Bushings

cmack

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Changed!!! Just did them over the weekend, got the ones by energy suspension. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that posted about them in the older threads all the info was very helpful. One thing that wasn't mentioned, it seems I had to do both sides at the same time. Because I did the drivers side first, had everything tightened down then went to do the pass. side but I couldn't get the last bolt in straight. So I loosened the driver's side and then was able to get the bolt on the pass. side to go in straight. Then I tightened everything down. No more clunking YESSS!!!!!!!
 
about how long did it take you to do this, was it easy? i just ordered some yesterday and was trying to figure out if i should have my mechanic do it or not. i cant wait to get mine on too, just rolled my fenders to, so no more scraping tires and now i wont have anymore clunking, cant wait!
 
Yes, you have to have both sides of the car up in the air at the same time doing this.
 
about how long did it take you to do this, was it easy? i just ordered some yesterday and was trying to figure out if i should have my mechanic do it or not. i cant wait to get mine on too, just rolled my fenders to, so no more scraping tires and now i wont have anymore clunking, cant wait!

I could do it now in about 3hrs maybe less because I know which angles to take. but it took me about 6hrs. The worst part is the passenger side, it's real tight. I'd say try it and if you can't do it then give it to your mechanic. You can do the driver's side easily.

Yes, you have to have both sides of the car up in the air at the same time doing this.

I had both sides up because I had to jack up the (spindle????) to get the sway bar high enough to slide the bushing under the bar. The problem was I tightened the drivers side then tried to do the pass. side but it wouldn't work. I had to leave the bolts on the driver's side loose, get them all started on both sides then tighten them all down. I thought I could tighten the driver's side then do the passenger side.
 
Just got mine put in this morning and now i finally know what its like to ride in luxury and real comfort (needed replaced since i bought the car about 2 years ago). really wish i would have done this sooner but oh well im happy now.
 
someone refer me to that old thread or just tell me which swaybar bushing I need for a 2000 V6 front bushing from Energy suspension. Non sport model. dealer wants $160 for swaybar.
 

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