Rear sway bar link

Ryan from Ohio · 05-08-2007, 09:20 PM

Anyone ever just have one of these pop apart?

While attempting to change the rear brake drivers side, I noticed it was popped apart and has been for some time...

$48 part...

Think I can just pop it back in and call it a day?

What causes them to come apart?

eRic 02sc2 · 05-08-2007, 09:37 PM

I'd suggest replacing both of them. They get rusty and crusty over time. I had one seize on me and made the sway bar bind on one side. That made for interesting handling...

madpogue · 05-08-2007, 11:58 PM

It's popped out because the ball joint is worn to the point that it won't stay in the socket. Yuh, pop it back in for good measure, but it won't stay; it's done. Common midlife crisis part. CarQuest supposedly has an aftermarket version for $35-ish (?), with zerk fittings on the ball joints.

Ryan from Ohio · 05-09-2007, 06:24 PM

Ahhh Rock Auto has it for $26...

A tad under $35 with shipping. Im going to take that. Maybe a few other goodies.

05-08-2007, 09:20 PM	#1
Ryan from Ohio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Ryan from Ohio's Photos	Rear sway bar link Anyone ever just have one of these pop apart? While attempting to change the rear brake drivers side, I noticed it was popped apart and has been for some time... $48 part... Think I can just pop it back in and call it a day? What causes them to come apart?

05-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#2
eRic 02sc2 Super Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Closed Course. Professional Driver. Posts: 14,542 eRic 02sc2's Photos	Re: Rear sway bar link I'd suggest replacing both of them. They get rusty and crusty over time. I had one seize on me and made the sway bar bind on one side. That made for interesting handling... ... eRic 02sc2 DR SCCA Solo 2001,2002 1st DSP WHRRi 2007,2010 Fun Run 1st DR SCCA 2008 Triathalon 1st PF DR SCCA Solo 2009 2nd ST DR SCCA Solo 2010 1st ST Crutchfield: pkeqe-6j8e3-d2qqe

05-08-2007, 11:58 PM	#3
madpogue Super Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Madison, WI USA Posts: 25,714 madpogue's Photos 1996 SW2	Re: Rear sway bar link It's popped out because the ball joint is worn to the point that it won't stay in the socket. Yuh, pop it back in for good measure, but it won't stay; it's done. Common midlife crisis part. CarQuest supposedly has an aftermarket version for $35-ish (?), with zerk fittings on the ball joints.

05-09-2007, 06:24 PM	#4
Ryan from Ohio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 111 Ryan from Ohio's Photos	Re: Rear sway bar link Ahhh Rock Auto has it for $26... A tad under $35 with shipping. Im going to take that. Maybe a few other goodies.

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