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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 01:26 AM
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Sway bar endlink torque specs?

ANyone know the torque specs on a sway bar end links? I have a knocking type sound coming form the right front when i go over bumps. tap the brakes kinda hard and i can feel something give just a bit.
Old Aug 13, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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Re: Sway bar endlink torque specs?

17 lb. ft.
Old Aug 13, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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thank you shoe box
Old Jun 3, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Re: Sway bar endlink torque specs?

I have self-locking oval nuts and I'm sure it takes more than 17 lb ft just to turn the nut.

I installed a new sway bar last night and the front of the car feels a bit like it's on it's tippy toes. Think I should back the nuts off a couple turns?
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