Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
HomeAnnouncements
Discussion Groups
By Brand
BMWChevroletDodgeFordGMHondaLexusMercedes-BenzNissanPeugeotToyotaVolkswagenOther Brands
By Topic
4x4 CarsRVsDrivingMaintenance & RepairCar AudioCollectible Cars
Country Specific
Australian ForumsUK Forums
ArticlesAuto InsuranceBuyingCars & TechnologyMaintenanceMiscellaneousSafety
DMV Resources
Related Topics
MotorcyclesBoatsMore Topics ...

Car Forum / Jeep / October 2004

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

Stabilizer bar-"link" need to replace?

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
FrankW - 25 Oct 2004 12:42 GMT
Hello all
My stabilizer link on the passenger side
is broken. My service manual says I need a special tool
to fix it.
Is it easy to replace it? Can I do it myself?
Thanks in advance
Regards
Frank
Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
mabar - 25 Oct 2004 13:09 GMT
I just replaced mine on my '02 TJ. The bottom of the link unbolts easily,
but the top of the link is cone shaped so it is jammed into the stabilizer
bar. After removing the top nut, I used a tie rod separator tool that worked
for me. I'm not sure if this is the correct tool but it worked.

It has a "U" shaped end and a long handle. I jammed the "U" shaped end
between the bottom of the stabilizer bar and the top of the link.where they
connect. The leverage on the tool was enough to break the two apart. Then
you just bolt the new link on and tighten securely.

Got the tie rod separator tool for a few bucks at my local auto parts store.

Tom

> Hello all
> My stabilizer link on the passenger side
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Frank
> Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.
freakshow77 - 25 Oct 2004 20:08 GMT
> Hello all
> My stabilizer link on the passenger side
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Frank
> Lousy mechanic, Terrible carpenter, worse plummer.

I just had the same piece break on my 97 TJ. You might as well install
some quick disconnects instead of the stock links. My local dealer
quoted me $55 or so for one stock link and I was able to buy Teraflex
QDs for $95 pair from Bob Supplee (you can search RAMJW for his
contact info).
I used a ball joint separator to remove the old working link end. The
broken link had the ball seperate from the joint and the puller I had
was to large for the piece that was left. I cut off the bolt side and
drilled it out, then I was able to hammer the piece out with a punch.
If it doesn't come out easily then just take the 5 minutes to remove
the entire sway bar so you don't have to monkey around with it under
the Jeep.
Minus travel time for broken drill bits I had the old pieces off and
the new QDs on in a little more 2 hours. I am not all that
mechanically inclined so if I can do that job anyone can.
There are other good QDs beside the Teraflex, just do a little
searching on google. It was just the verdict I reached after a few
hours of reading the posts from the wise elders on RAMJW.

freak
jbjeep - 26 Oct 2004 01:40 GMT
    supplee@ionet.net
    405-799-8977

>>FrankW <fworm@mxznorpak.ca> wrote in message news:<Y_6dnbZHD_f_e-HcRVn-2w@magma.ca>...
>>> Hello all
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>>
>>freak
RoyJ - 26 Oct 2004 05:01 GMT
I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
cheap: www.quadratec.com
LINK-FRONT STABILIZER 97-04 TJ 52087771
Part#: 56004 06
Our Low Price: $ 19.95

>>Hello all
>>My stabilizer link on the passenger side
[quoted text clipped - 26 lines]
>
> freak
Eric - 27 Oct 2004 02:20 GMT
Get the stocks then buy a pin to replace the lower bolt.  Drill a hole in on
end of the pin to slide a cotter pin through to hold it in place.  I've seen
those on eBay for $15 or so.  You can build them for less than $5.

Now your stock links are QDs.  I would've done that if I hadn't found mine
for less than half price.

Eric
99 TJ SE
> I'd not argue with getting some QD's but the stock links are relatively
> cheap: www.quadratec.com
[quoted text clipped - 32 lines]
>>
>> freak
 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2010 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.