This was very helpful and because of this video I was able to successfully do this job. One thing I liked about it is that, unlike a lot of "how to" videos, you actually talked us through the procedure, rather than some annoying videos that play music in the background while fast-forwarding the action. THis was GREAT explanation, camera work and procedure. Thanks for putting this out
Great video! Thank you for suggesting to release the nut on the other side stabilizer link as well so that the sway arm can be raised up and into place. That was a big help and a tip that was left out on the previous three videos that I watched. 👎 Which is THE reason I was looking these videos up to begin with. Thank you so much. 🫡
I had to do this job today kinda last minute and unplanned. Like a meathead, I got stuck tryin to just do one side at a time. Scratchin my head, I thought, "Lemme check boobtube". I can't stress enough how pumped I was when I found this video. TRQ is one of the "fix it" channels I know I can trust to get a job done right. Thank y'all so much.
Thanks for putting up this vid. It was exactly what i needed to learn. It took me quite a bit longer than you, but i was just cruising through the job. Thanks again
Very straight forward an to the point . If someone can't get how to do after watching this video . I'd say prob should not be working on your stuff at all . Thanks for viedo
Thanks for the help & the parts (good price) I did both sides at the same time. Actually better doing it that way because I didn't have the strength to lift the sway bar with a short crow bar to pull the bad link until the top nut was removed from the other side link. I kept the wheels on and used jack stands both sides. I cleaned the threads and sprayed with penetrating oil the day before so bolt removals was very easy. I also used the 8mm socket running that "in" (clockwise) on the lower swing arm with the 18mm nut making removal easy. I think I had both side done in less than 40 minutes thanks to this video. I'm not a mechanic but I watch a lot of RUclips....
I have a question. I torqued the top and bottom to exactly what you said and the bushing on the top is not tight meaning I can spin the bushing. Do I need to tighten until it’s not moving or are those joints supposed to move a little
What would cause these bushings to completely disingeate and be worn totally off? About to replace mine now because I noticed them gone. But wondering if something else contributed to it that I should change. Could it be the worn shocks?
So, a year later....brand new ones, bushings are cracked again, and pins are loose. Only noticed because I was down there changing my oil. .... How do you tell if your shocks are worn or not doing their job and putting too much strain on these guys?
What's up with the bottom nut? That's going to sit on the control arm. You're going to have metal to metal rubbing, and this will cause premature failure.
These links ALWAYS break right when you're about to get the nut off. Only reason I'm replacing mine to be honest. Went to unbolt it to replace the strut and it snapped right off lol
Both tops are in place an need to take off jack so it lowers down on them to have thread to tighten so I figure I'll just snug up bottoms first then take of jack so if it's a no no no let me no ok
really no need to cut boot and use vise grips. that stud usually has a 8mm hex end. simply hold nut with boxend and airwrench the 8mm opposite the nut will usually walk out. (northern vehicles may require more effort, lol)
Okay but the oem part does not come with a new nut. So it’s not okay that yours broke. You should ad that to your video. If going oem, none of the oem suspension components come with a new nut, tie rod ball joint stab link etc…Kind of ironic beings ford recommends to replace the nut too lol makes a ton of sense
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Glad I found this I was quoted a $1000 repair. When I saw how much the links were (basically nothing) I looked and found this video. Thank you.
Fast, clear, to the point, simple, great video, very informative.
This was very helpful and because of this video I was able to successfully do this job. One thing I liked about it is that, unlike a lot of "how to" videos, you actually talked us through the procedure, rather than some annoying videos that play music in the background while fast-forwarding the action. THis was GREAT explanation, camera work and procedure. Thanks for putting this out
Great video! Thank you for suggesting to release the nut on the other side stabilizer link as well so that the sway arm can be raised up and into place. That was a big help and a tip that was left out on the previous three videos that I watched. 👎 Which is THE reason I was looking these videos up to begin with. Thank you so much. 🫡
It's nice to hear someone explain how to do something without using the word "uh"every 2 seconds ... Well done sir
Simple step by step instructions as well as good camera work. Appreciate your time to do this for us. Jesus bless.
Perfect! Not only excellent instruction but a fine example of video production!
not sure why but seems you guys have made a video for everything i need to do on my truck and the exact truck as well. Thank you!
Another great video - and that's why I buy my parts from 1A Auto!
I had to do this job today kinda last minute and unplanned. Like a meathead, I got stuck tryin to just do one side at a time. Scratchin my head, I thought, "Lemme check boobtube". I can't stress enough how pumped I was when I found this video. TRQ is one of the "fix it" channels I know I can trust to get a job done right. Thank y'all so much.
Excellent vid, easy to follow step by step, your other ball joint vids & this one saved me over $500 in labor costs, thanks !
Thanks for putting up this vid. It was exactly what i needed to learn. It took me quite a bit longer than you, but i was just cruising through the job. Thanks again
Great How-To Vid. Very clear instructions and thanks for adding the torque values too. I'm now a subscriber
Very straight forward an to the point . If someone can't get how to do after watching this video . I'd say prob should not be working on your stuff at all . Thanks for viedo
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Really made this very easy to do!!!! Thanx bro 💯
Thanks for the help & the parts (good price) I did both sides at the same time. Actually better doing it that way because I didn't have the strength to lift the sway bar with a short crow bar to pull the bad link until the top nut was removed from the other side link. I kept the wheels on and used jack stands both sides. I cleaned the threads and sprayed with penetrating oil the day before so bolt removals was very easy. I also used the 8mm socket running that "in" (clockwise) on the lower swing arm with the 18mm nut making removal easy. I think I had both side done in less than 40 minutes thanks to this video. I'm not a mechanic but I watch a lot of RUclips....
Your wheels was shaking? What was the reason change swaybsr link?
This video was spot on with replacing both of my sway bar link. Thank you for this video as it allowed me to fix my truck
All TRQ video clips are great, Awesome Job 👍 Thank You.
I'm replacing the sway bar bushings as well. Which should I replace first, the bushings or the links?
Do you need a front end alignment after changing
Does it matter wether you tighten down the top or bottom first?
You made it very simple thanks!
Question. After tighten the new bolt if you can spin it with your fingers should I tighten slightly more?
Perfect. Thanks for this great video!
I have a question. I torqued the top and bottom to exactly what you said and the bushing on the top is not tight meaning I can spin the bushing. Do I need to tighten until it’s not moving or are those joints supposed to move a little
Hey it don't matter if you tighten bottom first due to haveing to jack it up for clearance for impact an socket is it ok or no
Can u do this while its parked on the ground?
My sway bar links on my wifres 08 F150 have grease fittings on them, I put them in and now they make a poping noise when you hit a bump
Good instructional video.
Do you grease bushings before putting it to sway bar first.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video do you remember what size the bottom nuts were?
Wondering the same
Good Vid, thank you!!
Could extremely loose sway links cause the truck to shake a little bit on a turn?
Incredible thank you sir
How bad does it need to be torched?
My F150 has the set up for the 4wd and is L Shaped. My vehicle is only a 2WD F150. Can I just buy the part of the 4wd?
muchas gracias dios lo bendiga me quedo muy bien
Do you have to grease it?
What would cause these bushings to completely disingeate and be worn totally off? About to replace mine now because I noticed them gone. But wondering if something else contributed to it that I should change. Could it be the worn shocks?
Maybe wide wheels and tires(?) i have a -18 offset on mine and well I noticed one side was gone
@@alexsoriano5173 nah, just regular tires and wheels.
So, a year later....brand new ones, bushings are cracked again, and pins are loose. Only noticed because I was down there changing my oil. .... How do you tell if your shocks are worn or not doing their job and putting too much strain on these guys?
I imagine I should replace mine if they are missing both bushings. 🤣
What's up with the bottom nut? That's going to sit on the control arm. You're going to have metal to metal rubbing, and this will cause premature failure.
These links ALWAYS break right when you're about to get the nut off. Only reason I'm replacing mine to be honest. Went to unbolt it to replace the strut and it snapped right off lol
Great video
Thank u sir
Thanks!!
Why don't you ever show this type of work with four-wheel drive
what kind of gloves are you wearing?
They look like black nitrile gloves.
Both tops are in place an need to take off jack so it lowers down on them to have thread to tighten so I figure I'll just snug up bottoms first then take of jack so if it's a no no no let me no ok
really no need to cut boot and use vise grips. that stud usually has a 8mm hex end. simply hold nut with boxend and airwrench the 8mm opposite the nut will usually walk out. (northern vehicles may require more effort, lol)
Okay but the oem part does not come with a new nut. So it’s not okay that yours broke. You should ad that to your video. If going oem, none of the oem suspension components come with a new nut, tie rod ball joint stab link etc…Kind of ironic beings ford recommends to replace the nut too lol makes a ton of sense
My sway bar won't budge
Sure it's ok heck aslong as tops get in place an both are torqed to spec 😂😂
Come on not one ran into the jack issue an doing top bolt first yeh ok 😊