This video really explained how to know if a tie rod end and the sway bar link is bad, i have seen a lot of videos talking about replacing it and the noises but they don't explain or test in the video how to chect it like this video. Thanks for the video. I have a Mazda 6 2010 and the tie rod ends and sway bars can be easily move with my hands, they make some noises and also i have a little of vibration when driving 75 miles per hours or above.

@1957346

5 жыл бұрын

This guy deserves more subscribers

Best video out there. The others only show how to know when it’s bad when driving. This guy shows us when it’s bad and explains everything there is. Uses his hand to shake the sway bar to show that they are bad. Well presented my friend

While there's no tension on the sway bar arm when the links are off it's also a good idea to replace the sway bar arm bushings that attach to the frame of the car. Those lose firmness and then even if the links are firm the sway bar isn't doing anything to even the forces on the wheels if the frame bushings are crushed.

Finally someone is comparing old with new links. My 8th gen civic links are very loose and easy to move with fingers once I have it off of the car. The new ones were too stiff to move with fingers but thought these were faulty but apparently they are suppose to be stiff lol

Thanks for the tips, As you were saying that we should replace both at the same time I am reminded of the time I took mine to a well known national pro shop and they charged me for doing both. Only to find later when another one went out that they had only replaced one because the pro's don't follow their own advice if they can make a buck. You can't trust anyone these days. That's why I try to do my own work too because then at least I know it gets done right. When us 99%ers can communicate with each other we find out that we are being misled much of the time by the "pro's", especially all the years that we couldn't share information.

@ryans8309

5 жыл бұрын

When you take it to a shop you ask for the old parts back.And both parts should be the same.And yes some shops don't want to do that because there scamming you.

@Jack51971

2 жыл бұрын

I do not know what is worse? Going to the dentist or an auto repair shop?

sway bar endlinks should have a bit of play if the suspension is loaded (i see that you have a jack to load the suspension). but yes, it shouldn’t flop around that much once it’s out.

thanks for showing why it's bad. Same thing with my focus so now I know

You really need to use a torque wrench to do the final tightness.Using an air tool,it's possible to either under tighten or over tighten,not good.

@yodead369

2 жыл бұрын

It's a 2000 Ford focus.... Relax lol 😉

Thanks I wasn't sure if sway bar should have not much play either.

Thank you so much, I have had this problem on my car for the last six months and replaced both side's cv joints, inner and outer with no solution, when I tested the sway bar link it is loose like your old one, I will report back as soon as I replace them this weekend.

@JasonStillwell

7 жыл бұрын

How did it work out?

Thank you for sharing this 🤙

Nice video!!!! I’ve gotta’ replace mine on my Lexus. Gonna’ replace the sway bar bushings as well. Got new lower control arms too but I’ll wait to get to those.

Thanks for sharing the video. We all appreciate it

yeah doing these on any 99-02 Honda/Acuras is a headache and a greasy mess. the nut to hold the ball in place is under the boot and usually strips.

normally when the sway links are bad so are the sway bushings....you'd want to swap them all at the same time....the bushings can be a little bit more work to get to but it's best to do it

Not bad. Better vid than others

Hey brother I am have a clunking when going over bumps of my honda accord on the front passenger side I replaced the struts and the lower ball joint . I can't move the link up and down but I can twist it like you were doing not with 2 finger like u but I can with my hand I can twist it . Do you think it could be the links

This guy hilarious. Gotta love him

I have a 2012 hyundai sonata limited and the garage I took it too has two diff size stabilizers on my car. IS THAT POSSIBLE OR IS THAT WHY MY CAR IS HAVEING A KNOCKING SOUND NOW?

A 2019 Chevrolet Sonic stabilizer bar bed replace

Wonder how many struts get replaced when the sway bar links need replacing?

Thanks

I checked my sway bar links on my Lexus and it does move a little bit but you kind of have to use a little bit more force then what you were doing. It’s not as loose as when you were jiggling it. I guess I’m ok? maybe it needs to be replaced soon but not critical yet

@bosshawg7427

Жыл бұрын

When you start to hear light clunk over cracks and small bumps in the road, it's time. The suspension exerts much more force than your hand can so imagine how easily if you can move them, the suspension can

yea the ford sway bar links are trash to be honest they dont last as long because the rubber boot dont have enough grease it in from the factory even tho its sealed. and also the aftermarket ones are much better. mevotech ones are much bigger and have a bigger ball joint in side it.

sway bar links should move side to side to an extent regardless.

Thanks, mine has the exact same thing.

How much did you torque it to?

This problem.could affect the brakes ?

"Buy some air tools..." lol

@Pinkielover

3 жыл бұрын

best is by hand

Great work what about alignment or balancing after replacement?

@daniellaudman8580

3 жыл бұрын

Alignment not needed

great vid, thanks!

These links are notorious for breaking...I've replaced several...they're ALL cheap

Is it a possibility to get a clunking noise in the cabin when these get bad? Thanks

@chrisdonnelly5904

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Thank you

Sway Bar the same thing we call Drop Links in the UK?

@UvidCo

7 жыл бұрын

Google User It is actually the away bar link. The sway bar is underneath the car. The link will connect to it.

Great video Was your steering wheel shaking when you had bad away bar links?

@andrewnarine3898

6 жыл бұрын

No

@turbo3492

5 жыл бұрын

@@andrewnarine3898 You steering wheel shake is most likely caused by the wheels being out of balance.

If you have a hard time getting it on, by all means try a couple different positions. Hmmmm.....

The whole purpose of me watching was to see how to get bottom bolt off of link. I take it you struggle with it as well.

@johnjoseph7382

4 жыл бұрын

LastSocial you have to have both wheels off the ground otherwise it puts too much pressure on one side to make it easy to replace...that's the purpose of the sway link, to keep one wheel on the ground when the other wheel is off the ground

What may happen if I didn't replace the old sway bar link?

@dynagaming2693

6 жыл бұрын

You'll hear a lot of front end noise, eventually the link will break. You'll notice a lot more body roll when cornering, but beyond that I've never personally considered it to be a problem that requires immediate attention.

@kramers4333

6 жыл бұрын

It'll make a crapload of noise and maybe even some vibration. Also, it will make turning very unstable and a little unstable when hitting bumps.

SHT those were LOOSE

Air tools make you lazy