Messed up Sway Install

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Old 10-06-2003, 12:51 PM
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Messed up Sway Install

I stripped the hex part of the front driver side end link. f***** up, stupid bolts were rusted. Any ideas? Can i get new end links?
Old 10-06-2003, 12:53 PM
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I ****ed up a bolt during my install too. I just went to the dealer and ordered a bolt for like 32 cents.
Old 10-06-2003, 12:56 PM
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bolt is fine...i messed up the nut that the hex screw goes into...which is the end-link...now what what the f*** do i do?
Old 10-06-2003, 12:58 PM
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Order the parts from the dealer and then take it to a shop to remove the stripped bolt. My friend stripped his endlink nut too and they got it off in 10 minutes and charged him $25 for the job.
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Yea I just ordered the part....Ill cut the current one myself...rusted nuts suck.

What about the Retaining Clips are the necessary?

Also, has anyone ordered aftermarket end-links?
Old 10-06-2003, 06:18 PM
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guys sometimes just pay 2 have it done.......................
Old 10-07-2003, 07:01 AM
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guys sometimes just pay 2 have it done.......................
nah, just have the patience to use wd40 or other penetrant and let it sit for an hour or so before trying to get it off.
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yep...no paying here....by the way its all done.....i took off the bottom end-link from the lower control arm....then took out the whole sway bar and used pliers to force the other end link off. Helps to have friends with good tools.
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glad 2 hear it worked out man.......have fun peace
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