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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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how much am i suppose to tighten end links?

I removed my rear sway bar and when the time came to reinstall it I wasn't exactly sure how much I should tighten the end links. I tightened them up pretty good but it felt like I could of keep tightening but I didn't want to over tighten anything. Should I have stopped once it got pretty hard to turn the wrench?
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Krypnosis
I removed my rear sway bar and when the time came to reinstall it I wasn't exactly sure how much I should tighten the end links. I tightened them up pretty good but it felt like I could of keep tightening but I didn't want to over tighten anything. Should I have stopped once it got pretty hard to turn the wrench?
i just tighten them till it starts to crush the bushings.
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Chiltons shows the torque for the top nut on the link bolt as 16 lb-ft.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Ok thanks a lot!
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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this is a retarded question, but for years now I don't know the difference between a stabilizer bar and a anti-sway bar. Or is it the same just another name?
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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With respect to the 3rd and 4th Gen suspensions, they are the same.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Thanks. I'll probably leave the stock ones on.
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