RoyJ

I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
cheap: www.quadratec.com
LINK-FRONT STABILIZER 97-04 TJ 52087771
Part#: 56004 06
Our Low Price: $ 19.95

freakshow77 wrote:
> FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in message news:<Y_6dnbZHD_f_e-HcRVn-2w@magma.ca>...
>
>>Hello all
>>My stabilizer link on the passenger side
>>is broken. My service manual says I need a special tool
>>to fix it.
>>Is it easy to replace it? Can I do it myself?
>>Thanks in advance
>>Regards
>>Frank
>>Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
>
>
> I just had the same piece break on my 97 TJ. You might as well install
> some quick disconnects instead of the stock links. My local dealer
> quoted me $55 or so for one stock link and I was able to buy Teraflex
> QDs for $95 pair from Bob Supplee (you can search RAMJW for his
> contact info).
> I used a ball joint separator to remove the old working link end. The
> broken link had the ball seperate from the joint and the puller I had
> was to large for the piece that was left. I cut off the bolt side and
> drilled it out, then I was able to hammer the piece out with a punch.
> If it doesn't come out easily then just take the 5 minutes to remove
> the entire sway bar so you don't have to monkey around with it under
> the Jeep.
> Minus travel time for broken drill bits I had the old pieces off and
> the new QDs on in a little more 2 hours. I am not all that
> mechanically inclined so if I can do that job anyone can.
> There are other good QDs beside the Teraflex, just do a little
> searching on google. It was just the verdict I reached after a few
> hours of reading the posts from the wise elders on RAMJW.
>
> freak

RoyJ

I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
cheap: www.quadratec.com
LINK-FRONT STABILIZER 97-04 TJ 52087771
Part#: 56004 06
Our Low Price: $ 19.95

freakshow77 wrote:
> FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in message news:<Y_6dnbZHD_f_e-HcRVn-2w@magma.ca>...
>
>>Hello all
>>My stabilizer link on the passenger side
>>is broken. My service manual says I need a special tool
>>to fix it.
>>Is it easy to replace it? Can I do it myself?
>>Thanks in advance
>>Regards
>>Frank
>>Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
>
>
> I just had the same piece break on my 97 TJ. You might as well install
> some quick disconnects instead of the stock links. My local dealer
> quoted me $55 or so for one stock link and I was able to buy Teraflex
> QDs for $95 pair from Bob Supplee (you can search RAMJW for his
> contact info).
> I used a ball joint separator to remove the old working link end. The
> broken link had the ball seperate from the joint and the puller I had
> was to large for the piece that was left. I cut off the bolt side and
> drilled it out, then I was able to hammer the piece out with a punch.
> If it doesn't come out easily then just take the 5 minutes to remove
> the entire sway bar so you don't have to monkey around with it under
> the Jeep.
> Minus travel time for broken drill bits I had the old pieces off and
> the new QDs on in a little more 2 hours. I am not all that
> mechanically inclined so if I can do that job anyone can.
> There are other good QDs beside the Teraflex, just do a little
> searching on google. It was just the verdict I reached after a few
> hours of reading the posts from the wise elders on RAMJW.
>
> freak

RoyJ

I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
cheap: www.quadratec.com
LINK-FRONT STABILIZER 97-04 TJ 52087771
Part#: 56004 06
Our Low Price: $ 19.95

freakshow77 wrote:
> FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in message news:<Y_6dnbZHD_f_e-HcRVn-2w@magma.ca>...
>
>>Hello all
>>My stabilizer link on the passenger side
>>is broken. My service manual says I need a special tool
>>to fix it.
>>Is it easy to replace it? Can I do it myself?
>>Thanks in advance
>>Regards
>>Frank
>>Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
>
>
> I just had the same piece break on my 97 TJ. You might as well install
> some quick disconnects instead of the stock links. My local dealer
> quoted me $55 or so for one stock link and I was able to buy Teraflex
> QDs for $95 pair from Bob Supplee (you can search RAMJW for his
> contact info).
> I used a ball joint separator to remove the old working link end. The
> broken link had the ball seperate from the joint and the puller I had
> was to large for the piece that was left. I cut off the bolt side and
> drilled it out, then I was able to hammer the piece out with a punch.
> If it doesn't come out easily then just take the 5 minutes to remove
> the entire sway bar so you don't have to monkey around with it under
> the Jeep.
> Minus travel time for broken drill bits I had the old pieces off and
> the new QDs on in a little more 2 hours. I am not all that
> mechanically inclined so if I can do that job anyone can.
> There are other good QDs beside the Teraflex, just do a little
> searching on google. It was just the verdict I reached after a few
> hours of reading the posts from the wise elders on RAMJW.
>
> freak

Eric

Get the stocks then buy a pin to replace the lower bolt. Drill a hole in on
end of the pin to slide a cotter pin through to hold it in place. I've seen
those on eBay for $15 or so. You can build them for less than $5.

Now your stock links are QDs. I would've done that if I hadn't found mine
for less than half price.

Eric
99 TJ SE
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:8_jfd.7484$KJ6.2538@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
> cheap: www.quadratec.com
> LINK-FRONT STABILIZER 97-04 TJ 52087771
> Part#: 56004 06
> Our Low Price: $ 19.95
>
> freakshow77 wrote:
>> FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in message
>> news:<Y_6dnbZHD_f_e-HcRVn-2w@magma.ca>...
>>
>>>Hello all
>>>My stabilizer link on the passenger side
>>>is broken. My service manual says I need a special tool
>>>to fix it.
>>>Is it easy to replace it? Can I do it myself?
>>>Thanks in advance
>>>Regards
>>>Frank
>>>Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
>>
>>
>> I just had the same piece break on my 97 TJ. You might as well install
>> some quick disconnects instead of the stock links. My local dealer
>> quoted me $55 or so for one stock link and I was able to buy Teraflex
>> QDs for $95 pair from Bob Supplee (you can search RAMJW for his
>> contact info).
>> I used a ball joint separator to remove the old working link end. The
>> broken link had the ball seperate from the joint and the puller I had
>> was to large for the piece that was left. I cut off the bolt side and
>> drilled it out, then I was able to hammer the piece out with a punch.
>> If it doesn't come out easily then just take the 5 minutes to remove
>> the entire sway bar so you don't have to monkey around with it under
>> the Jeep.
>> Minus travel time for broken drill bits I had the old pieces off and
>> the new QDs on in a little more 2 hours. I am not all that
>> mechanically inclined so if I can do that job anyone can.
>> There are other good QDs beside the Teraflex, just do a little
>> searching on google. It was just the verdict I reached after a few
>> hours of reading the posts from the wise elders on RAMJW.
>>
>> freak

Eric

Get the stocks then buy a pin to replace the lower bolt. Drill a hole in on
end of the pin to slide a cotter pin through to hold it in place. I've seen
those on eBay for $15 or so. You can build them for less than $5.

Now your stock links are QDs. I would've done that if I hadn't found mine
for less than half price.

Eric
99 TJ SE
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:8_jfd.7484$KJ6.2538@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
> cheap: www.quadratec.com
> LINK-FRONT STABILIZER 97-04 TJ 52087771
> Part#: 56004 06
> Our Low Price: $ 19.95
>
> freakshow77 wrote:
>> FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in message
>> news:<Y_6dnbZHD_f_e-HcRVn-2w@magma.ca>...
>>
>>>Hello all
>>>My stabilizer link on the passenger side
>>>is broken. My service manual says I need a special tool
>>>to fix it.
>>>Is it easy to replace it? Can I do it myself?
>>>Thanks in advance
>>>Regards
>>>Frank
>>>Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
>>
>>
>> I just had the same piece break on my 97 TJ. You might as well install
>> some quick disconnects instead of the stock links. My local dealer
>> quoted me $55 or so for one stock link and I was able to buy Teraflex
>> QDs for $95 pair from Bob Supplee (you can search RAMJW for his
>> contact info).
>> I used a ball joint separator to remove the old working link end. The
>> broken link had the ball seperate from the joint and the puller I had
>> was to large for the piece that was left. I cut off the bolt side and
>> drilled it out, then I was able to hammer the piece out with a punch.
>> If it doesn't come out easily then just take the 5 minutes to remove
>> the entire sway bar so you don't have to monkey around with it under
>> the Jeep.
>> Minus travel time for broken drill bits I had the old pieces off and
>> the new QDs on in a little more 2 hours. I am not all that
>> mechanically inclined so if I can do that job anyone can.
>> There are other good QDs beside the Teraflex, just do a little
>> searching on google. It was just the verdict I reached after a few
>> hours of reading the posts from the wise elders on RAMJW.
>>
>> freak

Eric

Get the stocks then buy a pin to replace the lower bolt. Drill a hole in on
end of the pin to slide a cotter pin through to hold it in place. I've seen
those on eBay for $15 or so. You can build them for less than $5.

Now your stock links are QDs. I would've done that if I hadn't found mine
for less than half price.

Eric
99 TJ SE
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:8_jfd.7484$KJ6.2538@newsread1.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
> I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
> cheap: www.quadratec.com
> LINK-FRONT STABILIZER 97-04 TJ 52087771
> Part#: 56004 06
> Our Low Price: $ 19.95
>
> freakshow77 wrote:
>> FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in message
>> news:<Y_6dnbZHD_f_e-HcRVn-2w@magma.ca>...
>>
>>>Hello all
>>>My stabilizer link on the passenger side
>>>is broken. My service manual says I need a special tool
>>>to fix it.
>>>Is it easy to replace it? Can I do it myself?
>>>Thanks in advance
>>>Regards
>>>Frank
>>>Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
>>
>>
>> I just had the same piece break on my 97 TJ. You might as well install
>> some quick disconnects instead of the stock links. My local dealer
>> quoted me $55 or so for one stock link and I was able to buy Teraflex
>> QDs for $95 pair from Bob Supplee (you can search RAMJW for his
>> contact info).
>> I used a ball joint separator to remove the old working link end. The
>> broken link had the ball seperate from the joint and the puller I had
>> was to large for the piece that was left. I cut off the bolt side and
>> drilled it out, then I was able to hammer the piece out with a punch.
>> If it doesn't come out easily then just take the 5 minutes to remove
>> the entire sway bar so you don't have to monkey around with it under
>> the Jeep.
>> Minus travel time for broken drill bits I had the old pieces off and
>> the new QDs on in a little more 2 hours. I am not all that
>> mechanically inclined so if I can do that job anyone can.
>> There are other good QDs beside the Teraflex, just do a little
>> searching on google. It was just the verdict I reached after a few
>> hours of reading the posts from the wise elders on RAMJW.
>>
>> freak