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Old 02-03-2023, 11:21 AM
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Some tool kits don’t have the correct size to drive out the old bushing ring, I use an old disc brake rotor as an anvil and my 8lb hammer to push the the ring through the LCA, then I use a punch on my air hammer to drive it out.
I’ve used a cold chisel and aforementioned hammer. There are many videos on YouTube how to remove and install bushings.

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Old 02-03-2023, 12:02 PM
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If you input the desired part number(s) at rockauto.com, if out of stock/unavailable, you can check a box, for them to notify you if or when it becomes available. That's how I got a set.
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Old 02-04-2023, 12:53 PM
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I ended up taking them to a local shop and the guy basically showed me where the hydraulic press was and gave me a socket and I was out in about 10 minutes!

Gave him a ton of beer and $20 and will be going back for any car needs in the future.

Car is driving amazing now


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Old 02-04-2023, 03:32 PM
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Did you change the swaybar bushings and end links yet? Bushings are 23mm end links are 9.6 inch
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Old 02-04-2023, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Did you change the swaybar bushings and end links yet? Bushings are 23mm end links are 9.6 inch
I did the passenger side sway bar bushing as well as the clamp for it. Drivers side 10mm bolt started to strip out so I left it for now. They didn't seem warn at all.

What are the end links?

I notice the ends of the tie rod rubber ball joints are cracked and torn.
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Old 02-04-2023, 04:22 PM
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Here’s the top fastener, 18 mm nut, if it’s not loose it’s good, don’t change them , if they are loose and clunking, change them
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Those seemed fine. I took them off to swap the strut mounts
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Good, they’re inspected.
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