I took my vehicle to have some front end parts replaced a few weeks ago.

This week a loud banging started and it was discovered the sway bar linkage is broken.

The repair shop wanted $180 + to replaced.

Screw that. I want to look into doing it myself.

Has anyone else done this before and if so how involved is it?

 

If you're talking about replacing the front anti-sway bar end-links, it's very simple. It takes about 10 minutes. Go buy a new "PAIR", and pop them on. The anti-sway bar is held in place as you do it by the center/frame bushings. The bar just hinges up when you unbolt what end-links you have left.

 

Max:

Thanks for the heads up. I think that's exactly what they're refering to.

I'm going to check it out later on today.

 

You're Welcome !! Good luck, it's very simple and cheap.

 

You will get the best price on endlinks at

http://www.fordpartsonline.com/

With the truck up on jack stands, to disconnect/connect the endlinks, use a jact to raise and lower the arm to take tension off the swaybar endlinks.

 

Update:

I'm pissed.

I looked at the sway bar linkage over the weekend.

It was *NOT* broken. The top-mount bolt was missing!

Firestone either deliberately or accidently loosened the bolt and tried to sale me a bunch of crap!

I bought a replacement linkage and installed it and did it much cheaper than the $180+ I was quoted.

Good news is I learned something new about my truck so that's cool!

 

Good for you !! They sound like the typical "monkeys". If you want a job done right, do it yourself.