Can you replace just one sway bar link?

Can you replace just one sway bar link?

The answer is no, however your mechanic may recommend replacing both sway bar links because both links usually wear at the same rate and if one is bad, the other may go soon too. There is no need to replace a sway bar link if it’s working properly and is not worn out. Replacing a sway bar link is not very expensive.

Are sway bar end links worth it?

Yes they’re worth it!! Rears help the back end rotate around, rear sway is set at stiffest setting. Front bar and endlinks make turn in happen… NOW, no slight delay to compensate for at higher speeds.

Where to buy sway bar link bushing kit for Ford Explorer?

If you prefer to shop in person for the right Sway Bar Link Bushing Kit products for your Explorer, visit one of our local Advance Auto Parts locations and you’ll be back on the road in no time! Use the fitment form at the top of the page to select your exact year and engine type for your Ford Explorer.

How do you remove links from front sway bar?

To make removal of the links easier, cut them in the middle of the link with a grinding wheel, often called a “whizzer wheel”. If you don’t have one, use a wrench on the bolt head on top of the control arm and a socket and ratchet on the nut under the control arm.

How are sway bar bushings and links changed?

Sway bar end links have undergone a design change as front suspension design has transformed. The switch to MacPherson struts required a change in how and where sway bar end links were connected. Confusing the matter even more, they connect upward to the MacPherson strut and are longer, or they connect to the lower control arm and are shorter.

What do I need to remove front wheel drive sway bar?

Remove the nuts holding the sway bar link to the bar and control arm. Remove the link. Link removal on some front-wheel-drive cars will require a ¼-inch Allen wrench to keep the bolt from spinning.