How do I tighten my sway bar links?
College CJ7
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I can turn the nut on the left, but there's nothing to keep the bolt from turning with it. I know this is probably a simple thing to do, but I really have no idea. Excuse my ignorance.
How do I tighten my sway bar links?
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I can turn the nut on the left, but there's nothing to keep the bolt from turning with it. I know this is probably a simple thing to do, but I really have no idea. Excuse my ignorance.
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I can turn the nut on the left, but there's nothing to keep the bolt from turning with it. I know this is probably a simple thing to do, but I really have no idea. Excuse my ignorance.
Large vise grips and/or channel locks worked for me. After removal, clean both mating parts really well with some Emory cloth and a good whack with something will hold it till you get a bind on it on during reassembly.
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Large vise grips and/or channel locks worked for me. After removal, clean both mating parts really well with some Emory cloth and a good whack with something will hold it till you get a bind on it on during reassembly.
X2 it is a taper fit bolt......dumb idea but it keeps you from squeezing the bushings to much
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x3. Use some anti seize on the threads, or I use a nylon lock nut, and it won't be so hard to separate in the future.