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I need to replace those worn out sway bar bushings on my disco. They make a clunking sound when I'm driving on some rough city streets. I only have one question: Do I need to jack up the vehicle to replace them?
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98' Discovery LE - 84k miles
New alternator, heavy duty fan clutch, battery, spark plugs, rear brake rotors, brake pads, fuel pump, muffler
My first car
You need to crawl under the truck and check all your bushings and tie rods, at your mileage, then order and replace as necessary. A floor jack would sure help.
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You need to crawl under the truck and check all your bushings and tie rods, at your mileage, then order and replace as necessary. A floor jack would sure help.
All the other bushings seem ok. Just the sway bar bushings (the ones that mount the bar to the chassis) are quite worn.
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98' Discovery LE - 84k miles
New alternator, heavy duty fan clutch, battery, spark plugs, rear brake rotors, brake pads, fuel pump, muffler
My first car
Jacking up the end would be helpful, but not necessary. I changed mine without much trouble, jacking it up just gives you a little more room to work. They were really tight getting in, and getting the strap back over the new ones, but just ignore that. I found that if I got the strap mostly in place, then got one of the bolts in good, I was able to wiggle it a bit to make sure it was in line and put the other bolt back in. Took me maybe an hour, but I was in no hurry.
I did this job in about 20 minuts. No need to jack up. Bring plenty of paper towels because it is a greasy mess (especially the fronts) and be prepared to replace with grade 8 hardware.
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Member Fish EH made quick disconnects and had new bushings with them included. He may have/make them for you. Hopefully he will chime in...
I sold all the kits I had made. I don't really plan in making any more. All the parts can be had easily enough though. RovahFarm has the bushings. The rest of the hardware van be found at your local hardware store.
I did this job in about 20 minuts. No need to jack up. Bring plenty of paper towels because it is a greasy mess (especially the fronts) and be prepared to replace with grade 8 hardware.
That wont be a problem...The local farm supply is a good source for new hardware.
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98' Discovery LE - 84k miles
New alternator, heavy duty fan clutch, battery, spark plugs, rear brake rotors, brake pads, fuel pump, muffler
My first car
Sway bar bushings question....
