sway bar end link bushing replacement options

[stevopike]

car is in the shop and looks like the bushings have given out so the link is pushing forward, from what I have searched you cant replace just the bushing (arich thread from 2014) any updates on that? Just get another OEM or is there an aftermarket one?

2008 with 118k and Ironman FCP suspension that has been on for about 30k miles

TIA

 

[TonyP]

Front or rear?

 

[stevopike]

Front

 

[TonyP]

One is available aftermarket (feibest which is garbage), the other is only oem. They aren't cheap

48820-60082
48810-60060

 

[stevopike]

thanks for the info, is this something that is just inevitable? or a way to prevent it from happening again? and should I replace both or just the one?

 

[TonyP]

Both.

It's certainly a wear item. Moreso if you have the KDSS relocation as the bushings won't last more than a few months with the relocation kit in place.

 

[stevopike]

thanks, one bit of clarification, did you mean to say they won't last more than a months "without" the relo? I am running 30/65/18, would this be a preventive thing i should do while they are replacing?

Thanks!

 

[TonyP]

The relocation puts the bushings/links at a hard angle and will bend the links and destroy the bushings. So if you don't have the relocation, and don't absolutely need it, don't get it.

 

[stevopike]

perfect, thank you again!

 

[mark71]

FWIW, while chasing a clunk in my front end, I noticed that the end link bushing looked a bit worn (cracked rubber) so I replaced it.

Could not tell any difference afterwards.

 

[Mogwai]

FWIW, while chasing a clunk in my front end, I noticed that the end link bushing looked a bit worn (cracked rubber) so I replaced it.

Could not tell any difference afterwards.

Did you find the source of your clunk though? Driver or passenger side?

 

[mark71]

Did you find the source of your clunk though? Driver or passenger side?

It was my BP-51s. Replaced and clunk gone.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

We (Cruiser Outfitters) stock the replacement links and some rebuild parts for them. Buzz us at the shop if we can assist.