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Front Stabilizer Links?

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:35 pm
by Pushki
Does anyone have a guide for replacing the front stabilizer links?
Any useful tips and photos would help. :?

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:59 pm
by Merlin
They are pretty much the same as the rears in that you need to use an allen key to get the drop link off the arm. It is an easy job.

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:05 pm
by Pushki
Merlin wrote:It is an easy job.
That's a relief! :)
I guess I have to jack the whole front of the car up?

Will I need wheel alignment or tracking done afterwards?

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:45 pm
by Merlin
Yeah it is best to get the car up so there isn't pressure on the ARB. You wont need a wheel alignment ;)

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:47 pm
by bb1boy
...but you may need a reciprocating saw! My rears were so corroded no hex keys would fit...

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:26 pm
by Darkam
I was planing on changing my bushing on those links are de-grip all the bolts before doing it on I realie I don't have the right allen key so I use a 14mm wrench to keep the top bolt (on top of the arm I mean) in place... Is that ok ?

Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:57 pm
by Vtecmec
I found some pics that might help you to visualise.

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Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:08 pm
by Pushki
Thank you for the help guys. I don't feel so nervous tackling this now. :vtec:

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:13 am
by BMCC
I've always had problems with the lower nut as it siezes and is PITA to get off.

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:29 pm
by Darkam
And what brand are those front stab links ? Worth buying ?