sway bar links
11-20-2005, 07:33 AM
#11
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Re: sway bar links
I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
"normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
and you get a loud clunking noise.
Tom
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
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> I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
> >I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
> >
> > It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> > replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> > trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > B
> >
> > --
> > Brian Heller
> >
> > It is easier to tame wild beasts
> > than to conquer the human mind.
>
>
"normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
and you get a loud clunking noise.
Tom
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:196b7$438011f1$4831b233$15765@FUSE.NET...
> I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
> >I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
> >
> > It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> > replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> > trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > B
> >
> > --
> > Brian Heller
> >
> > It is easier to tame wild beasts
> > than to conquer the human mind.
>
>
11-20-2005, 07:33 AM
#12
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Re: sway bar links
I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
"normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
and you get a loud clunking noise.
Tom
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:196b7$438011f1$4831b233$15765@FUSE.NET...
> I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
> >I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
> >
> > It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> > replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> > trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > B
> >
> > --
> > Brian Heller
> >
> > It is easier to tame wild beasts
> > than to conquer the human mind.
>
>
"normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
and you get a loud clunking noise.
Tom
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:196b7$438011f1$4831b233$15765@FUSE.NET...
> I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
> >I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
> >
> > It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> > replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> > trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > B
> >
> > --
> > Brian Heller
> >
> > It is easier to tame wild beasts
> > than to conquer the human mind.
>
>
11-20-2005, 07:33 AM
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: sway bar links
I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
"normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
and you get a loud clunking noise.
Tom
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:196b7$438011f1$4831b233$15765@FUSE.NET...
> I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
> >I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
> >
> > It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> > replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> > trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > B
> >
> > --
> > Brian Heller
> >
> > It is easier to tame wild beasts
> > than to conquer the human mind.
>
>
"normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
and you get a loud clunking noise.
Tom
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:196b7$438011f1$4831b233$15765@FUSE.NET...
> I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
> >I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
> >
> > It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> > replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> > trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > B
> >
> > --
> > Brian Heller
> >
> > It is easier to tame wild beasts
> > than to conquer the human mind.
>
>
11-20-2005, 09:38 AM
#14
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Re: sway bar links
I usually see folks hold the 'torx' bolt steady with a torx socket and
use a socket wrench to turn the nut part. On a TJ anyway....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Brian wrote:
>
> I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>
> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>
> Thanks,
>
> B
>
> --
> Brian Heller
>
> It is easier to tame wild beasts
> than to conquer the human mind.
use a socket wrench to turn the nut part. On a TJ anyway....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Brian wrote:
>
> I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>
> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>
> Thanks,
>
> B
>
> --
> Brian Heller
>
> It is easier to tame wild beasts
> than to conquer the human mind.
11-20-2005, 09:38 AM
#15
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Re: sway bar links
I usually see folks hold the 'torx' bolt steady with a torx socket and
use a socket wrench to turn the nut part. On a TJ anyway....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Brian wrote:
>
> I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>
> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>
> Thanks,
>
> B
>
> --
> Brian Heller
>
> It is easier to tame wild beasts
> than to conquer the human mind.
use a socket wrench to turn the nut part. On a TJ anyway....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Brian wrote:
>
> I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>
> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>
> Thanks,
>
> B
>
> --
> Brian Heller
>
> It is easier to tame wild beasts
> than to conquer the human mind.
11-20-2005, 09:38 AM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: sway bar links
I usually see folks hold the 'torx' bolt steady with a torx socket and
use a socket wrench to turn the nut part. On a TJ anyway....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Brian wrote:
>
> I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>
> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>
> Thanks,
>
> B
>
> --
> Brian Heller
>
> It is easier to tame wild beasts
> than to conquer the human mind.
use a socket wrench to turn the nut part. On a TJ anyway....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Brian wrote:
>
> I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>
> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>
> Thanks,
>
> B
>
> --
> Brian Heller
>
> It is easier to tame wild beasts
> than to conquer the human mind.
11-20-2005, 12:26 PM
#17
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Re: sway bar links
mabar wrote:
> I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
> "normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
> and you get a loud clunking noise.
That's probably what's wrong with mine. Any good ones that
last more then a year?
> I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
> "normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
> and you get a loud clunking noise.
That's probably what's wrong with mine. Any good ones that
last more then a year?
11-20-2005, 12:26 PM
#18
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Re: sway bar links
mabar wrote:
> I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
> "normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
> and you get a loud clunking noise.
That's probably what's wrong with mine. Any good ones that
last more then a year?
> I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
> "normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
> and you get a loud clunking noise.
That's probably what's wrong with mine. Any good ones that
last more then a year?
11-20-2005, 12:26 PM
#19
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Re: sway bar links
mabar wrote:
> I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
> "normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
> and you get a loud clunking noise.
That's probably what's wrong with mine. Any good ones that
last more then a year?
> I broke two factory sway bar links (at different times) on my '02 TJ in just
> "normal" driving and off-roading. The nylon "ball joint" at the top goes bad
> and you get a loud clunking noise.
That's probably what's wrong with mine. Any good ones that
last more then a year?
11-20-2005, 02:10 PM
#20
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Re: sway bar links
If it's a TJ he probably went over a speedbump at an angle...
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:196b7$438011f1$4831b233$15765@FUSE.NET...
>I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
>>I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>>
>> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
>> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
>> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> B
>>
>> --
>> Brian Heller
>>
>> It is easier to tame wild beasts
>> than to conquer the human mind.
>
>
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:196b7$438011f1$4831b233$15765@FUSE.NET...
>I would be interested to find out how he broke it
>
>
> "Brian" <b_heller@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:b_heller-9E0F12.20083719112005@news.verizon.net...
>>I have a broken sway bar link up front. Clunk.
>>
>> It looks pretty straightforward, but what's the best way to go about
>> replacing these? Would a set of sway bar disconnects do the trick? Any
>> trick to getting that hex bolt loose?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> B
>>
>> --
>> Brian Heller
>>
>> It is easier to tame wild beasts
>> than to conquer the human mind.
>
>