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etlsport
08/10/2010, 12:47 AM
looks like one of my front swaybar links is on its way out. just curious if anyone has replaced theirs and what you have replaced them with?

I found some stuff about quick disconnect swaybar links, not sure i need them, especially if they arent as stiff as factory ones. does anyone actually have them?

just looking online i havent seen any listed for the VX, but I know at work I have a Moog part number for replacements, gonna see if I can find an Energy Suspension version.

LittleBeast
08/10/2010, 02:42 AM
Here are some photos from my gallery that have some shots of the Swordy Sway Bar Disconnects. They are so simple looking I almost feel like it would be easiest just to make your own or have them made. The red shaft is a hollow pipe with holes drilled in it for the removable pins that hold everything together when you want sway bars in tact.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/RearSwayBarBushing2.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/BallJointFlip.jpg
Left side of the picture:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/54.JPG

etlsport
09/23/2010, 09:28 AM
just replaced both of my swaybar links.. wow, what a difference!! The one on the drivers side had started to make a little noise, but I didnt really notice a difference in handling... until i replaced them and WOW much tighter. with lots of VXs hitting 100k, a lot of them could probably stand to be replaced. pretty easy job too, i didnt even take my wheels off (but would be easier if you did..)

all you need is..

14mm crescent wrench and a 14 mm socket/ratchet.
penetrating oil helps too
i needed a helper to hold one side of the link in place while i loosened the nut, but probably not even necessary if you take your wheels off

i got the set for $57 bucks from my local napa