How To Install MOOG Sway Bar Links with Basic Hand Tools

[@madjwills9045]

great job I never see youtubers show where to put the jack and stands placement

[@CarsNToys]

Happy to help!

[@o.c.stiggs5377]

Excellent tutorial, as always. Interesting that you used a torx bit to assist in removing the link. When I replaced the links on my daughter's 2010 Forester, the end opening accommodated an Allen key.

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you. Appreciate the feedback.

[@drewsb64]

I installed an after market rear bar a few months back. I kept the stock endlinks. To swap out the rear bar, I too did not have to use a torx bit, I was able to just use an allen key. I am going to install better bushings and endlinks and just making sure I have all the proper stuff before I dive into a small project.

[@mark2kol]

I spent hours cutting the nut off because the bit kept rounding out the end. Sigh, started about 7pm and finished after 12am

[@RichRich007]

Do you have to add grease or are they pre greased good to go?

[@lifegoeson4085]

One pump grease after installing the sway bars

[@RichRich007]

@@lifegoeson4085 isnt it much easier to pump in grease top and bottom before installing?

[@lifegoeson4085]

@@RichRich007 use heavy duty lithium grease

[@lifegoeson4085]

@@RichRich007 that's what I did ,I pump one time grease and I still the sway bars

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

I have that set of bits thanks for the tape idea awesome find!

[@RogerPack]

The tape in the top of the case I presume? :)

[@masonstuart2191]

I bought a MOOG stabilizer bar link for the rear of my 09 suburu. The bar link however does not have the bolts on opposite sides, so its basically U shaped. But somehow this was the right part. Still debating if I should return.

[@jays2476]

Good video but I believe you should torque everyting with the tires on the ground so weight of car is at normal riding position...I could be wrong tho?

[@robertd10481]

Great video

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you.

[@lifegoeson4085]

I jus replace my rear sway bars with Moog on my SUV, good quality,and best to put only one pump grease that way it won't leak, if you over grease,it will leak, one pump every oil change

[@SashaNem]

thanks

[@Stefan_Smith]

I just popped mine, how do you tell if its full, is the grease supposed to flow out the back?

[@jonathanzimmer8143]

That security bit set works quite well for being cheapo... but that case loses grips and the bits will be tossed and jumbled (F#@%!). After the 3rd reorganize I gave in and now hafta hunt every time. Clinical OCD go Brrrrrrrrrrrrt.

[@ddk80]

How have they held up after a year? People say Moog isn’t what it used to be and wanted some real world data.

[@thehegt]

Hi is the sway bar link came already lubed of grease in it ?

[@whirltech8031]

Not enough. Moog even says this in their online service instructions

[@robertogomez8100]

Very useful video, I like MOOG parts and I have this kind of sway bar links. What I have noticed is that the tie rod end boot leaks a little bit of grease, I filled it up with grease when it was brand new and when installed it start leaking grease from the middle of the boot so I took it off and send it back and got a replacement but same thing happened with the new part, any idea about this?

[@CarsNToys]

Just one. I've noticed some parts purchased online are not authentic. In other words, they're cheap made in China parts. Nonetheless, I'll keep an eye on this one. Appreciate the feedback.

[@glasser2819]

@@CarsNToys really true, anywhere online is a sort of gamble on low quality knock-offs. 🙄 Nothing's better than Japanese OEM (German OEM: short lived by design!)

[@whirltech8031]

A moderate grease leakage is intentional. When new grease is added to the zerk fitting, the old grease must come out somewhere, else the boot will eventually pop. This also allows contaminants to be flushed out. The small end of the boot is furthest from the actual bearing in the end link, so is the best place for the (limited) exposure to the elements. Factory end links are sealed, "non-serviceable" (non-greaseable) with plastic bearing inserts. They typically will last a long time, but greasable metal bearing end links (like Moog) will last longer/be smoother *if routinely greased* (every 5-10k miles).

[@lifegoeson4085]

Only 2 pump grease good every oil change ,not too much ,

[@adrienroy9310]

1.Remove from box 2. Turn in the direction of the garbage receptacle. 3. Throw them in. 4. Buy oem part (regardless of price, ultimately it's cheaper)

[@whirltech8031]

Greaseable type have some pros, but the major con is they do need maintenance. If that is not/ cannot be done OEM sealed type will be better.

[@iftekharahmed2843]

What is the purpose of greasing and is it a must?

[@whirltech8031]

Yes routine greasing is a must with links with zerks to get good performance & life. If you don't think they will be kept up, OEM-type sealed will likely last longer than the greaseable. How often to grease depends on climate & road conditions. 5-10k miles is typical (oil change interval). A small amount of old grease should come out of the small end of boot when done properly. Moog has instructions on their site.

[@yousseflahbil679]

What do u think about moog brand I want to replace it to my 2015 Toyota avalon

[@CarsNToys]

I've used a number of their parts over the years. Generally good experience. Only once I had a ball joint start to fail after six months. (The boot separated.)

[@michaelbauerle9182]

No you use an allen wrench