Toyota Front Sway Bar Links and Bushings Replacement

Toyota Front Sway Bar Links and Bushings Replacement - Avalon V6 3.0L 2000-2004

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This stabilizer bar link and stabilizer bar bushing replacement video was made possible by Mevotech who was kind enough to provide 3 grades of stabilizer bar links to choose from to perform this service: Original grade (OEM replacement quality), Supreme grade (over built for increased longevity) and TTX (Terrain Tough Extreme) for taxis and fleet service. The repair procedure can be used on other Toyota vehicles such as the Camry, Solara, Sienna, ES300, ES330, Highlander and Venza to name a few.
The Mevotech provided replacement stabilizer bar bushings were slightly larger than the OEM bushings (a supreme grade, over built version made of thermoplastic) that should increase its longevity and durability over Toyota's OEM bushings.
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Signs of worn stabilizer bar links and bushings can be rattling, knocking or clunking noise when riding over uneven road surfaces or speed bumps as well as the car over leaning when taking turns. These conditions can also be confused with worn suspension components such as the ball joints, struts and control arm bushings. A link to a ball joint and control arm replacement video can be found here: • Toyota Control Arm And...
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@Atreus21 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir. About to completely rebuild the front suspension on a 2000 Avalon and this is invaluable.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

@glassmakerx 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't show the tough part, which is connecting the last bolt on the second link after the first one is bolted in. For anyone doing this, using a pry bar to move the stabilizer bar and line up the last link bolt will help. But good vid. I just discovered your channel and like your work. I'm especially impressed with the video quality.

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. If you move the wheel the last link isn't to difficult to install.

@asaadluaibi2111 2 жыл бұрын

great work

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@baudneo 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a video about the rear control arms and trailing arms. The rear forward control arm is attached with that foot long bolt through the knuckle. I've managed to do the rear adjustable control arm but that bolt is seized in the knuckle and bushing of the forward arm. That's where I'm stuck.

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Never encountered rear end problems on Toyota's. Front end takes most of the stress.

@Gibbopotam 3 жыл бұрын

Another approach to get to those rear bolts on the bracket is to put down the subframe a little bit. It's a have-to for some cars.

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

That's an good idea but you'd have to loosen all the bolts.

@Gibbopotam 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro It was the only way to replace front stab bar bushing on the left side of my Acura MDX 2004 - it took one bolt only.

@lucidbarrier 10 ай бұрын

Nice, now you can upgrade the factory dink horns with 2006 Camry horns (both high and low). They plug right into the factory connector. One of them is under the driver side headlight, so you pop that out and change it. Then slap a strut tower brace from a early 2000 Solara from the junkyard and you can beef up that handling a little bit. I have an annoying rattling sound from the rear and I think it's the sway bar links or the bushings. Did those extreme links make any difference in handling?

@hardlymovingpro 10 ай бұрын

Can't say if the handling improved a lot. Rear noise on Toyota's are usually from worn out bushings ... not worn links generally.

@grantching2567 3 жыл бұрын

How are the TTX links and bushings holding up? I just bought some for my Camry.

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Can't say since I sold car. Quality is the best I've seen.

@mr.nobody4900 3 жыл бұрын

Two Thumbs Up.

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@abyssalsoul6216 2 жыл бұрын

I will be installing these on my 2006 Toyota Sienna. I noticed you added grease. Do they not come pre greased? Also if the boots are always intact with no tears when does it become necessary to add grease? Also to renew grease can the ring holding the lip of the cover on the link be eased up a bit so old grease can be squeezed out and replaced with new? Would this be a good technique?

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

With the movement of the ball and socket, a little grease will come out of the grease seals over time. Not necessary but doesn't hurt to add a little grease after installing new links. No need to push out old grease to replace with new grease.

@danielscott9137 4 күн бұрын

They all come pre greased, but all greasable manufacturers recommend adding more grease.

@chavitosflicks7198 Жыл бұрын

How did you install the grease fittings? I’m having trouble screwing them on since there is paint on the arm

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

You might have to use a tap tool to get off the paint.

@vrr2201 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you not use OEM bracket instead of cutting the after market one?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Because the new bushings were larger and should last longer.

@darksolara6750 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always… One quick question I'm gonna put a white line sway bar on my front end of my 99 Solara V6… Once I pull those bushings off that bar feed out fairly easy? Or is it one of those have to remove the whole front of the car to get it off type things ha ha ha… Thanks for feedback

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

thanks. Can't say if removing the bar will be a hassle.

@fw1421 2 жыл бұрын

I would have lubricated the inside of the bushing with silicone grease to prevent squeaking.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Wear out of the bushings causes squeaking. Grease will eventually wear off. But grease does help ease the installation on to the bar.

@roltyd22 3 жыл бұрын

Are those 10 mil bolts holding sway bar bushing down?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Yes and they're 12 mm

@jlbrown2622 2 ай бұрын

So, M10 x 1. 25 x what length? 12mm hex head bolts, correct? I've been having a bugger of a time finding just the bolts. @@hardlymovingpro

@jasonmcnamara2079 3 жыл бұрын

noticeable improvement in handling on test drive?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Less body lean on turns.

@darylherrschaft4469 3 жыл бұрын

Why not just reuse the old OEM bracket for the bushing? It was fine, right?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

The new bushings where larger than the OEM.

@jackvang87 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. The front sway bar bushings are annoying (-____-)

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@jackvang87 2 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Do you mind sharing which 12mm tool brand/part you're using to get that nut to the right out? Everything I have is too thick.

@DonFordify 7 ай бұрын

I had to use a Craftsman box end wrench. It took a long time to slow,y back it out but, finally worked. @@jackvang87

@davidstobbe1387 3 жыл бұрын

nice video, personally ....... stay with oem parts. Yes they cost more however materials do make a difference and gambling with parts that do not meet, especially TOYOTA standards can be disappointing the time and money you save DIY trump the cost of OEM parts

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Understand. But be aware that most auto parts are outsourced to third party companies. All you have to do if find the outsource manufacturers to get better than dealer prices: i.e. Aisin, Denso, GMB, NGK, KYB, Akebono, Bando, Mitsuboshi, etc.