Sway bar bushings/end link replacement time

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Old 02-17-2015, 09:44 AM
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Sway bar bushings/end link replacement time

I have a clunking sound occurring over bumps on the driver's rear side, likely the sway bar end links, so figured after 143k on original bushings/end links for both bars, it's time for a change all around .

Are OEM Acura replacement end links and bushings for the front and rear sway bars recommended? Recommended to get an alignment afterwards or not needed?

Also probably a good time to change out the outer tie rod ends. Recommendations here? I'm pretty sure that doing these will necessitate an alignment vs. only sway bar bushings and end links, right?
Old 02-21-2015, 03:03 PM
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Old 02-23-2015, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 01RedCLS
I have a clunking sound occurring over bumps on the driver's rear side, likely the sway bar end links, so figured after 143k on original bushings/end links for both bars, it's time for a change all around .

Are OEM Acura replacement end links and bushings for the front and rear sway bars recommended? Recommended to get an alignment afterwards or not needed?

Also probably a good time to change out the outer tie rod ends. Recommendations here? I'm pretty sure that doing these will necessitate an alignment vs. only sway bar bushings and end links, right?
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I'd go w/ MOOG end links. Probably their bushings too.
I would definitely have the alignment checked if I replaced tie rods.
Old 02-23-2015, 10:56 AM
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One of my OEM rear endlinks broke around 130k and I went with Moogs as well. I also did a Eibach rear sway and bushings. I did not do an alignment and all is well.
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You should always get an alignment after replacing or adjusting any suspension components.
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Both of my front sway bar links were completely snapped off. Easy fix if you have the right tools for the job. A torch and right angle impact wrench were my best friends.
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