How to Replace Front Sway Bar Links 1999-07 Chevy Silverado

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Sway bar links connect the sway bar (stabilizer bar) to other suspension components. They have a movable joint that can be damaged or wear out over time. When that happens, the joints get loose, and rattle. This video shows you how to install new TRQ sway bar links on your 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Tools you will need:
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 15mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00266
• Locking Pliers 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00139
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• Gloves 1aau.to/oa/1AXSS00048
• Rust Penetrant
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00343
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00091
• Wheel Chocks
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[@gunsofsteele]

Thanks TRQ! Mine were so shot the bushings were gone & this video confirmed how to install new ones. Job done, time for a rodeo, cold beer!

[@johnpierce1483]

Was it riding rough?

[@jonboatmorava9115]

My step 1 for removal was "grab the sawzall" went great 👍

[@MrRagequitnow]

Same style of links are on the Pontiac Aztek. Finding Aztek specific info for free is hard, so looking at other GM vehicles at the same era, has gotten me through an entire suspension rebuild. Thanks for the info! This is my first vehicle I've done brakes and handling first.

[@MrJuij]

Short and sweet. Helped me with my job! Thanks

[@vincentlinzy7959]

You have the best videos

[@jodybanks5344]

Great video man! It’s exactly what I needed to accomplish thanks to you.

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[@rdxe257]

Mine were a bit shorter than originals, but it does not matter since i am changing both. Also jacking up the arm to ride level helps

[@matthewhenry4708]

Thanks helped a lot

[@redneckrevolt1]

My guy had a lil too much coffee that day or somethin 😂 great video!

[@A.E.Lanman777]

Thank you guys you just helped my replace my sway bar link on my 2002 suburban!

[@myelsmadrid]

My 2003 sway bar links just went out as well!

[@Brento311]

Great video! Why is it that replacement sway bar links on these models are longer than OEM? Notice how much farther your replacement bolt is sticking out than the original.

[@charliestone892]

Could you leave these off to get a lil more flex off road? Like a jeep so to speak? Or is that a slippery slope being IFS and all? Just curious...good video buddy

[@larrykeesee1442]

GOOD VIDEO..RETIRED LARRY..

[@josemontano1226]

Does it matter if I out them upside down

[@CenCali21]

Is it possible for these links to produce a "creaking" noise?

[@hundedbarz718]

What was that bit you use to tap out the sway bar link at the top was it a bit you put in an SDS rotary hammer or was it a Pneumatic tool complete?

[@digi3218]

Air hammer

[@brentperkins6521]

I ordered these sway bar links and they were too short. There wasn't enough thread on the top to get the nut screwed on. I ended up having to put the OEM ones back in.

[@spikiboi9241]

My passenger side sway bar link is completely gone😅

[@loganday1104]

Is it possible to do these with the wheels on the ground?

[@DeltaH-9]

Yes

[@collincissell1381]

Do I need an alignment after replacing these?

[@akheilos23]

You do not

[@nikki5ive3hree38]

The issue I’m having is the bolt isn’t long enough on the new one and it’s been kicking my butt I’m not sure what to do at this point

[@MoloneLabe]

Use a jack to lift up the control arm and jack it up.

[@DeltaH-9]

The control arm needs to be loaded, or press down on the sway bar with a long pry bar.

[@tommyanderson4586]

Would oem links work on a lifted truck?

[@LotsOfPaypa]

No…

[@enthusiestmuch1]

@@LotsOfPaypa Does anyone know a part number for a kit that would work for a lifted 2005 GMC Sierra? 4" lift..HELP!! Please and thank you. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@nikki5ive3hree38]

Does the wheel have to be off and the truck be up?

[@digi3218]

If you can do it with the wheel on and the truck on the ground ... maybe at least put it on a jack stand.

[@robertmarsh5786]

You didn't actually torque them to 140ftlb with such little effort 🤥

[@Bingo551]

You're supposed to torque the sway bars too.. Oh that's right the thumb torque..lol

[@LexusPro]

lol chillllll

[@DeltaH-9]

89ft lbs.

[@randysurline4651]

I needed to see what the bottom hole looked like. Didn't show it so dislike

[@dustinhedin]

What is a vehercle? LOL

[@cramcrams7741]

Other video I just tried to watch on this subject, the guy had a speech impedament also. Maybe its my hearing. Other guy sounded drunk but with rapid slurred speech. On this one I keep hearing "beericle" and " sweer bar links". To bad I can find nothing on my model of Malibu. Ps dont drink and drive a BEERICLE!