Darek Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I need to replace front stabilizer bar bushings. I read that one need a press to replace it so I leave it to a mechanic. But currently I can find only two kinds of bushes. Normal for about 3$ per piece and polyurethan for about 9$. Do you think that polyurethan is better for me (just occasional offroad)? Do you know if I can use bushes from Terrano 2 or other model? I can find more bushes for Terrano. These are polyurethan: These are normal: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyeager Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Rubber is more compliant and you might (just maybe, in theory) prefer that when off-road. But the poly bushings will control way better and probably give you noticeably sharper steering response on road. You do NOT need a press to change sway bar bushings. It's definitely a do-it-yourself-in-your-driveway-with-a-socket kind of job. You should replace the front sway bar end-links at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darek Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 I found some video and in fact it is really easy to replace sway bar bushings, so I'll do it myself. I am not sure about front sway bar end-links. Are you referring to this part ? I think the mechanic said that those links are ok. The problem is I can hear knock sound when driving over potholes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The above comments are spot-on. I would say to make it easier on yourself, buy the split-design bushings. They make installation a snap. I just did these on mine, with MOOG replacements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theexbrit Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I found some video and in fact it is really easy to replace sway bar bushings, so I'll do it myself. I am not sure about front sway bar end-links. Are you referring to this part ? I think the mechanic said that those links are ok. The problem is I can hear knock sound when driving over potholes. That is indeed the sway bar link, Darek. I have done mine, it's an easy job but you need a good long hex wrench to hold the ball joint while you tighten the nut. These will make a clunking sound if they are failing or loose (as 1 of mine was). I would just replace them anyway, they're cheap enough (about $20 here in the US). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darek Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 I know how to replace it as I already replaced struts twice I'll start with replacing sway bar bushings and if knock sound is not gone then I'll go with sway bar links. Thanks you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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