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Old 08-16-2012, 01:00 PM
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So how hard is this to fix. Just noticed it yesterday. And what is it?

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Old 08-16-2012, 01:13 PM
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That is a sway bar link, it reduces body roll in corners, etc.. its also one of the most limiting things when it comes to flex...if you cant tell a difference in driving habits...or dont mind then just remove the links and the bar completely. Hell..i cut my link mounts off and never looked back.
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If you want to fix it.................

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...d=MOOG%2DK3174
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take the whole assembly out and keep rockin'.
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My jeep rides perfectly fine without a sway bar.
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Not hard to fix. And I would suggest fixing it. Especially if your car is a daily driver and sees any time on the highway. It's for safety concerns even if people say it rides fine without it.

It's a sway bar link. Couple bolts is what it'll take to fix.
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DD..i would fix. super easy and quick
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Apply PB Blaster liberally to the existing fasteners. Check your tooling - you'll need a ratchet and/or breaker bar, a deep socket set and large Torx bit (T60?). The stabilizer bar end links differ between left and right sides so pay attention to your part number suffixes (i.e., L or R) - I'd recommend replacing both. Check the condition of your stabilizer bar clamp bushings too while you're at it.
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easy fix. done mine in 20 minutes and a half can of pb blast(10 of the minutes was letting the bp blast sit there) i belive it was like 15 bucks at advanced auto
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