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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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So recently my mustang has been riding pretty rough over bumps and i couldnt figure out what it was it sounded like a loud "clunking" sound everytime i went over a bump, turns out my front sway bar link with bushings came undone and is now just dangling FTL. My question is is it easy to replace and does it matter what size or anything because i found some at auto zone earlier. would something like this work if not someone point me in the right direction please. Thanks.

Needs to be done soon spring is around the corner and im dyin to get the sandbags out of my trunk and drive it like its suppose to be driven. due to being babied all winter cuz its my DD.
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=705338_0_0_ <--- meant to add that
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Would like to know as well.... I maybe having this same issue for my rear sway bar.

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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The issue with a non-OEM part of this nature, is going to be the length. If your car is lowered, the sleeve should be shorter as well and probably an equal amout.... not sure on that. This will reduce some binding. I am not such a fan of stiff bushings in this location, as the binding is problematic for good suspension function.

Go OEM on this part, IMO.

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Ok well where can i get the OEM link? If i go to napa and tell them what car i have and everything would that be ok?
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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people leave he sway bars on the front of these cars still? holy ****
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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^ Sure... those of us who actually USE the steering wheel
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