Sway bar linkage replacement
 

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?

32CountStep-
 

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.

32CountStep-
 

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! :mad:

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! :cool:

32CountStep-
 

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