Question 1

Should Sway bar links be replace in pairs (left/right) side ?

Accepted Answer

It is highly recommended you replace them in pairs. If one is worn or really rusted out, ready to snap off then it is most likely the other one will be the same way. Suspension and brake components among other parts like spark plugs are usually replaced in pairs or sets as a measure of good practice.

Question 2

Is it dangerous to drive on a bad sway bar link ?

Accepted Answer

When the stabilizer bar links are starting to wear out, the symptoms can range from barely noticeable to significant, and if you don't have your stabilizer bar links replaced, can result in catastrophic damage to the front end of your vehicle and potentially an accident. Simple rule just dont let it get to that point !

Question 3

How long can you drive on a bad sway bar link ?

Accepted Answer

It's not something anyone can put a number on but here's what you'll notice, the car will bounce, sway and bottom out more. The worse part will be handling in corners. In general, sway bars help keep the car from leaning too far into curves

Question 4

Does quality matter when it comes to sway bar links ?

Accepted Answer

Simply YES !, quality matter significantly as the structural build of a sway bar link is important and determines how quickly a sway bar link may deteriorate and how much roll pressure it can take as another name for sway bar links is (anti-roll) links/bars.

Question 5

What are greasable swaybar links ?

Accepted Answer

Greasable stabilizer links enable the ball joint to be serviced, to flush out old grease and contaminants by injecting new grease during inspection and maintenance routines

Question 6

Should i look into getting greasble sway bar links ?

Accepted Answer

The answer is YES !, there usually a tad pricer but definetely worth it, as base on routine oil changes you simply use your grease gun and apply grease to the links theyby causing them to be function like new each time there serviced.

2012 SUBARU FORESTER MEVOTECH - MS80861 - Sway Bar Link

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