Gone Blue

shmoo, so does that mean that the there would be no weight on the front suspension? Everything would be just hanging free?

Thanks, G.B.

the_shmoo

Yes. I have replaced rear sway bar links on other vehicles. Once the weight is off the suspension the bar is relaxed.

txbass06

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The problem with heim joints under the car is moisture...plain and simple. They have tight clearances so any moisture/debris/pitting causes them to lock up.

Gone Blue

Great, thanks shmoo for the clarification! G.B.

Gone Blue

Bummer, that doesnt leave us much in the way of options does it? G.B.

the_shmoo

You are welcome. Let us know how you make out.

Gone Blue

Yeah, the new link fixed the clunk on the drivers side! You could not tell it was bad with the car up in the air and weight off of the suspension. It wasnt till I removed the upper link nut that you could feel that the bottom one was shot. I wish they would have made the hex on the ball stud a little bit bigger so you could cleanly get a back up wrench on it. The bottom link was a pain in the a*@ to get off. I had to use a small pair of visegrips to hold the ball stud to keep it from turning. Anyways, we will see how long this one lasts. The original links have lasted 50,000 miles. G.B.

the_shmoo

Did you use Genuine GM parts or after market?

Gone Blue

GM part from the dealer. $29.00 if I remember right. G.B.

Bahbushkah

on my 2006 HHR what can I expect to pay for having my sway bar links replaced? Anyone?