2001 sway bar links

[dgetch75]

Hello all- I am getting prepared to replace all 4 sway bar links on my 2001 sle solara. Does anyone have any tips or experiences they can share? I appreciate it!

[OBwan]

When you buy the links, make sure you have the nuts for the new links.

Use a sawsall to cut the links out of the swaybar and strut. Cut on the link on the inside between the link and the swaybar and/or strut. That way if you don't cut straight you can easily angle it into the link and do no harm. You also have the option to just cut the link in half. It will take the pressure off the link so it doesn't jump when you make the first cut. It will save you some time because the nuts will turn in the link if they are old and or rusty.

Install the link to the swaybar first then use a jack to raise it up to fit into the strut.

That's the way I did it.

[Adum-Bom]

be careful, dont bang at the links with hammers and such, they pivot so you can get them in the right position. Check out the links and make sure you get the one with the allen key in the middle of the bolt (you use a allen key to hold it in place and a wrench to turn) I bought some from TSW and had to make a...well basically it was difficult to get on. do like obwan suggested and try to use a jack if you have one.