Sway Bar & Endlink Bushing Replacement????

[architect-builder]

Can anyone tell me if the front sway bar has load on it, i.e. do you need to have the front end off the ground to replace the sway bar and endlink bushings.

Also, does anyone know the torque requirements for replacement?

Tired of the clunking so I ordered some new ones from Energy Suspension and finally think I will have time (and weather) this weekend to replace them.

Thanks in advance.

Barrett

 

[NevrKnow]

Your good to go Barrett. Nothing SHOULD explode when you unbolt them. Front no problem. The rears? Do yourself a favor and check the fuel tank side BEFORE you start wrenching back there. On my 02 I had to lower the tank just to get the top endlink bolt out. Sure hope you dont have to. Trying to save you a few minutes/cuss words.

And make sure you have some way to press out the fronts. They are built diff then the rears ( bolt.....rubber...metal sleeve) Rears will bang out with a hammer ( the bolts) rubber comes out with a screwdriver.

 

[no-red 6 0]

update:
barrett- i do not know of the torq req....i just cranked them down darn tight...
and yes, the front factories are a beeatch to remove....had to have ford press them out for me....once i just replaced them again, pushed out w/ hammer and punch....took 10 minutes total...

good luck