I've got a nice metal on metal sound going over speed bumps. Time for some sway bar bushing work. Trucks got 230k miles. The rubber bits are falling out. Polly? rubber? where should I get them from? Plan is to do both font and rear. Are longer links than factory "necessary" for the rear? I've done some searching, but someone just give me an easy answer please. 1998 uzj100 with 2" lift.
Front sway bar bushing /links
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I went with OEM rubber on my sway bushing replacements. Kind of figured if they lasted that long the first time, must be okay to use again. However, I am using the extended links on the rear, picked them up from Man-a-fre (under $40 for both). They have more robust hardware than the OEM stuff and seem to be beneficial when at full droop (I have no scientific data to support, just my feeling).
All of my bushings and endlinks are shot too, at 140k. I was just going to order the replacements from Rockauto.com and bolt them in. They are relatively inexpensive at around $15/ea for the endlinks and $15 for a pair of the bar-to-frame bushings.
Money well spent if it helps with my squirrely handling. Bushings are Raybestos...not OEM, but good enough for me, and cheap enough that if they don't last as long as the OEM ones, I won't feel bad if I have to call CDan or Beno and get the Mr. T variety later.
Money well spent if it helps with my squirrely handling. Bushings are Raybestos...not OEM, but good enough for me, and cheap enough that if they don't last as long as the OEM ones, I won't feel bad if I have to call CDan or Beno and get the Mr. T variety later.
FYI: I tried the NAPA front sway bar links and they broke in less than 4-months. No compare in materials and workmanship when side by side to OEM. Not worth it IMO.
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OEM, ok thanks. I support the dealer that hosts our club meetings. Stevinson Toyota Scion West | New Scion, Toyota dealership in Lakewood, CO 80401
Thanks for the advice.
Thanks for the advice.
In what way does it suck?
They ovalize, fall apart and crumble. Had ES bushings on my Hondas. They're nice for a little bit, but after a year or two, complete garbage. Can't imagine putting that in a 5k pound vehicle. There is a reason why OEM's are all rubber.