Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Eric Reed
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer. I took my vehicle to the shop today and was quoted $594 to replace the bushings. That sounds like a RIP off of the century after watching your video.
It is high but being in business is expense. They have to cover many expenses that have zero to do with your repair. It has never been a better time to do things yourself or find a guy with skills to do it for cash off the books.
'08 Mecury Mountaineer- V6 AWD Trying to change out the front stabilizer bushings. I've backed the bolts holding the frame bracket out at least half way, and I still have to use a 22" breaker bar to turn them. Even if I had air tools, I'm afraid I'll break a bolt off or break the fastener loose inside the frame box. It is making popping sounds when I turn them. Why would they be this hard to turn? What can I do about it?
The sockets needed listed in the video aren’t correct. They have a different list in the description. My new links required a different size socket than the old ones. After using Creep, mine unbolted without much effort. Sometimes you might need a sawzall. Once the nut was removed, I hammered the bolt down until I ran out of bolt to hammer. Then, I put an adjustable wrench above the washer on the bottom end of the bolt and hammered the wrench until the bolt came out completely. After removing one link, it didn’t have enough clearance to install the new one. I had to loosen the link on the other side until the nut was at the end of the bolt. I then installed the first side, but had to jack up the control arm to get the nut started. Once the nut was started, I repeated the process on the other side before tightening both sides. Before removing links, count the number of exposed threads. Then, you can match that when installing the new ones as long as the bolts are the same length. This also makes it easy to match both sides. If you have a torque wrench, they suggest at least 20 foot pounds for the links. However, you’ll need 100 foot pounds for the lug nuts.
+Greg Richey Thanks for checking us out! For the vehicle in the video, it will not be different from 4WD to 2WD however other vehicles this part fits will be specific (Rams will only work with 2WD models). Hope this helps! 1aauto.com
This isn't very helpful since most of these repairs are from a broken link. The hardest part is always getting the old link out that has rusted or corroded on. I was hoping to find a way to see how you do that without needing a sawsall or other power tool. Could you show how to do that?
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Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Eric Reed
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer. I took my vehicle to the shop today and was quoted $594 to replace the bushings. That sounds like a RIP off of the century after watching your video.
+DaveSincere We are happy we could help!
It is high but being in business is expense. They have to cover many expenses that have zero to do with your repair. It has never been a better time to do things yourself or find a guy with skills to do it for cash off the books.
I change my front left sway bar link like 3 time in the past 11 months, the bushing keep getting destroyed. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Prob need new coils ?
If these are uneven will it affect alignment?
Thanks! Saved me a bundle! As always, you guys gave clear and concise instructions. :-)
'08 Mecury Mountaineer- V6 AWD
Trying to change out the front stabilizer bushings. I've backed the bolts holding the frame bracket out at least half way, and I still have to use a 22" breaker bar to turn them. Even if I had air tools, I'm afraid I'll break a bolt off or break the fastener loose inside the frame box. It is making popping sounds when I turn them. Why would they be this hard to turn? What can I do about it?
The sockets needed listed in the video aren’t correct. They have a different list in the description. My new links required a different size socket than the old ones.
After using Creep, mine unbolted without much effort. Sometimes you might need a sawzall.
Once the nut was removed, I hammered the bolt down until I ran out of bolt to hammer. Then, I put an adjustable wrench above the washer on the bottom end of the bolt and hammered the wrench until the bolt came out completely.
After removing one link, it didn’t have enough clearance to install the new one. I had to loosen the link on the other side until the nut was at the end of the bolt. I then installed the first side, but had to jack up the control arm to get the nut started. Once the nut was started, I repeated the process on the other side before tightening both sides.
Before removing links, count the number of exposed threads. Then, you can match that when installing the new ones as long as the bolts are the same length. This also makes it easy to match both sides. If you have a torque wrench, they suggest at least 20 foot pounds for the links. However, you’ll need 100 foot pounds for the lug nuts.
Can this be done from under vehicle without removing tire?
Is it the same steps for a 2005 Ford Explorer?
Does anyone know what is the most reliable brand to buy because it seems these sway bar links dont last very long .
I changed these and the clunking sound is still there. Thoughts? Sway bar bushing?
How are the boots on your ball joints looking? Strut mounts can get clunky as well.
Are the parts the same on a 4 wheel drive explorer?
+Greg Richey Thanks for checking us out! For the vehicle in the video, it will not be different from 4WD to 2WD however other vehicles this part fits will be specific (Rams will only work with 2WD models). Hope this helps! 1aauto.com
My sleeve is seized to the damn bolt. 5 hours later still trying to get it out. Any suggestions? Time to get the saw out?
I wish u guys would mention what years and other makes these repairs could cover. Just like dodge neon and Plymouth neon are the same car
+Truckin Tyler Thank you for checking us out. This video will be appropriate for 2006 - 2010 model Explorers. 1aauto.com
Thanks. Very helpful.
+Ames Creative Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Thanks help out a lot ..
Thank u for the video
God Bless you in Jesus' Name for this Video!!
At the mechanic having mine replaced right now 😥
This isn't very helpful since most of these repairs are from a broken link. The hardest part is always getting the old link out that has rusted or corroded on. I was hoping to find a way to see how you do that without needing a sawsall or other power tool. Could you show how to do that?
Hmm, the bushing shouldn't be compressed, it should be tight at level.