How to Replace Sway Bar Link 07-13 Chevy Silverado

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[@sleepy8596]

1A Auto is my #1 go to because they have a lot of videos on Chevy Silverado, Suburban & Tahoe. Very helpful

[@lucasvbishop]

I enjoyed watching y'all struggle on getting the old bolt off. I've watched so many KZbin mechanics do something difficult like it's absolutely the easiest thing ever, then when I tried to do it it's extremely difficult. Glad to see y'all struggle for once on something easy.

[@rafaelgalvan9590]

Why people dislike the video, this person is trying to help and putting his effort to teach us how to do it ,. There are many ways to do it but that was his way and share it with us.🤔

[@defiant281]

Can't please everyone...

[@BigTex0516]

Agreed

[@larrysutton925]

Some people just love having something to bitch about

[@at8504]

1A auto has been extremely helpful and saved me countless dollars over the years. Thank you.

[@JasonByers77]

Just did both links and bushings today. My truck is raised, so I didn't need to lift it, and I didn't remove the tires...worked out great. Thanks for the video!

[@1AAuto]

+Jason Byers Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@frontlinecars20yroldfinds78]

U answered my question don't need to take tire off ..cuz my link seem to be too short!

[@1viggen007]

when all else fails, use a cutting wheel 💪 where do you buy self-healing strut cylinder?

[@nickshmuckatelly2140]

Bout time u did a realistic repair 😂

[@the4tham]

🤣😂

[@feller76]

Mine was actually way easier than that! That’s a first!

[@duke792]

What would be considered unrealistic?…

[@frankie3591]

@@duke792 I think Nick means videos where everything goes according to plan. No screws stuck, rusted etc.

[@mengel420]

Normally, I absolutely love your videos, and this is no exception. However, he did not need to cut that plastic piece out of the linkages. He could’ve just hit it slightly on top with a hammer and push the whole bolts for the sway bar link out of the bottom. That’s how I do it all the time. It just pops right out of the bottom and falls apart with the bushings and caps (or plastic spacer - in this case). However, I am glad that he had an opportunity to diagnose and rectify a seized sway bar link and spacer - which is GM stock OEM. It might be good, if people have that stock plastic spacer on their swaybar linkage that they coat that middle section of the bolt with some anti-seize before putting it back on and maybe try to coat the inside hole for the sway bar to prevent further rust/impedance. That is...as long as the anti-seize doesn’t get EVERYWHERE lol 😂

[@1AAuto]

+mengel420 Thanks for the tip!

[@TacoCrisma]

Looks like there wasn't really much clearance to hit it with a hammer.

[@FlowtMedia]

Keep making the gaming videos he didn’t have enough room to punch it out

[@MrArcher0]

Anti-seize is the chlamydia of the auto-mechanic’s world. Kinda like glitter for crafters...

[@testdepth377]

First of all you do not need to remove the wheels to do this job. Drive your truck or Denali up on ramps. Easy access from beneath. Instead of cutting the plastic cut the bolt and quit wasting time. If you don't have a pry bar use a ratchet strap to compress the sway arm so you can get the nut on.

[@chhansen9813]

I dont even waste my time trying to remove those with ratchets and wrenches, I go straight for my angle grinder with safety guard removed and a cut off disc big enough to get where I need to cut and whoolah, time to put the new link on!

[@ChristianFerguson-iv6vh]

The pro resorting to cutting it off, love it!

[@nate472]

I torqued my bolts to whatever the fuck I wanted and it seems to still be working. Lol

[@kevinsalazar3305]

Question, do you need to remove the tire or can you do it without removing it??

[@Lokholar89]

Great video. Really helped me decide if I wanted to do this myself or not. Glad to see it's pretty easy

[@attorneygleech]

How about using a sawzaw at the lower grommet? Seems it would be a lot less work to get the old bar out.

[@chhansen9813]

He had the cut off tool right there to cut the plastic when he shouldve just cut the damn thing off! A sawzall isnt the right tool, it would work but too easy to jam the blade into stuff.

[@duke792]

$40 hourly rate $75 if you watch $100 if you help $150 if you touched it $250 if you offer advice. A lot of you owe this man $250.

[@Wisconsin4eyes]

I’d love to buy a vehicle you did a whole playlist of videos on 😉

[@stepdaddy21_10]

Thank you , my truck it’s lifted already no need to jack it up lol , thank you for the video

[@Jbmc65]

Thank-you for theawesome videos, I take it that my 2018 sierra would be about the same torque? i have been looking online but can not seem to find values

[@AGoodBuzz]

Great video. Thanks for the instructions! I used a cutting wheel to hack the top part off and a punch and ball peen to knock the bolt out. Good stuff!!! THANK YOU SIR!!

[@1AAuto]

+Benedictus Maladaptus Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@reneederisio8503]

Do you take off both sway bar links to be able to pry the sway bar up and fit the new links in???

[@eltavojimenez]

Is there any difference between a plastic and a metal sway bar link?

[@mandicabaugh5820]

A reciprocating saw with a metal blade cutting the bolt off about halfway and then hammering it through works great other than struggling so much with that plastic spacer

[@pokemoncollector2676]

Are these reffered to as the "stabilizer links" as well? Took our 2011 Suburban to the dealer and, after doing a diagnostic check, we were told that the stabilizer links are broken and need to be replaced

[@johnsingleton2062]

Yes they are correct

[@outdoor044]

I put a rough country wedge style leveling kit on my 08 1500 years ago. It goes under the bottom strut mount. Should I have put a taller sway bar link in then?

[@TheSuperRandomShow1]

I suggest a grinder with a cut off wheel for fast removal

[@Jbmc65]

you are like me, if its rusty and I am not reusing the part the grinder comes out.

[@JustAGuy781]

You had your vice grips on the wrong direction and you didn't need to do all that to get that old bolt out. Just grind the bottom bolt head off and then pull it out through the top. Easy peasy.

[@zackgrace595]

Wrong frank...top nut junior then hit the bolt down...

[@zackgrace595]

And u dont need vice grips for anything all u gotta do is get the top nut off and smack the bolt down...u guys arent to swift apparently

[@MrBen527]

Vicegrips are not directional. "Easy peasy"

[@jeremiesolem3478]

@@MrBen527 vice grips are clamping channellocks and i do believe those are directional, but either one is not needed here.

[@daniellucatero-jimenez.1440]

Super informative & straight to the point. Thanks for helping a young tech out!

[@brooktrout2154]

Quick question. Do I have to take the tire off? And if I do not, and keep the tire on so I need to jack the truck up?

[@JosephHacker-w6c]

So do you need to have the same amount of threads just like the old ones?

[@benignobrionesiii]

Great video. Replaced my sway bar links yesterday. But after doing so I've noticed a screeching noise when I drive. More so on turns and driving slow. What could it be???

[@zackgrace595]

Probably blinker fluid..it could be low check it..bcuz sway bar links dont make those kind of noises...im going with blinker fluid or the kanefeil pin

[@txspeed]

Try pumping grease into the zerks located at each bushing on each side of the truck. Also, when assembling the end links, wipe a little grease onto each bushing prevent squeeking. The brake wear indicators may also be the cause, so check your pad thickness when you pull the wheel off.

[@chrisalertaalpha4291]

That truck is sure driving its way to rusts creek

[@chris4321das]

FWIW From the shop manual (this generation, 1500 series): Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut Tighten: 23 N.m (17 lb ft)

[@andrewc6255]

Honest question, is it necessary to torque it down to 17lbs?

[@bucketofsteam9260]

I know this comment question is old, but yes it is a good idea. If you don't have a torque wrench, or even if you do, pay attention to the 4 bushings when they start to get squeezed. You DONT want them to look like pancakes. Just a moderate amount of pressure on them is OK. The point of the sway bar links is to connect both sides of the front suspension. There needs to be some play and ability for those bushings to adjust as necessary while driving. If you don't compress the bushings at all, the link doesn't really serve a purpose. It would basically just be a rod that goes from the sway bar to the lower control arm, not giving any resistance to the sway bar itself to limit excessive vehicle roll around corners, etc. Sorry for the long response. Hope this helps someone. The torque spec is usually around or right on the money when it comes to how much compression is needed. Depending on the type of rubber and shape of the bushings, there could also be different torque amounts as the aftermarket bushings could be make out of a denser material. When buying, go for a poly instead of just regular rubber bushings if possible.

[@donlampier3049]

Cut the old one off and save time and effort ! Just bought a replacement for mine and it came with everything ! AC Delco on Amazon for $8.97 🤠

[@mikebucaria7549]

Do you guys have torque wrenches for sale like the guy uses in this video? All the ones I see in auto parts stores have really long ones that don't even fit underneath the truck!

[@Breezy.Anderson]

Awesome video! I just need to change the rubber bushings on mine. Perfect 👍🏼.

[@The3NAN01]

When i ordered my swap bar link it came way different than the original I got a metal pipe in the center instead of the black rubber piece

[@danigil8050]

Thank You this helped me alot and I also ordered the part from your website.

[@1AAuto]

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[@stefsullivan5138]

Thanks again 1aauto. You guys rock

[@billyhensley7770]

you gotta replace the nut and bolts anyway just take the cut off wheel to do and be done with it

[@duckhunter4660]

Thanks AGAIN Andy!!!! You are a lifesaver!!!

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[@pjt-kl7mb]

You using the vise grips the wrong way you surprised me

[@edgarvillegas2280]

Mine were loose on my 08 Tahoe so I know I was riding in a death trap😂😂😂🙃

[@kevingriffin8854]

Good video.

[@Az56818]

You are replacing it anyways. If the boat gives you any trouble just cut the link in half

[@retiredpolicelawrenced6846]

Im just asking. Why are 1autos links 47.00 vs 21.00?

[@anamositykilla2190]

If we all had access to a vehicle lift to make our auto repairs look this easy!!! Big wish huhh

[@CambronAustin]

Im pretty sure u can do it without taking the wheel off

[@jasonlitherland4270]

Good to know

[@TheTruth-ge7fj]

Do i have to do an aligment after this?

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out! No, an alignment would not be required after replacing only the sway bar links. Hope this helps you out. +The Truth

[@TheTruth-ge7fj]

@@1AAuto Thank you.

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

1A Auto Parts how tight to tighten sway bar links? Too tight and the bushings smash & crack. Also what's the symptoms of worn sway links?

[@1AAuto]

+TheTennesseeTittyTickler Some of the most common symptoms of a bad sway bar bushing or sway bar links going bad are: Clunking noise. Rattling noise. Knocking uneven noise road. Lack of stability when driving. Noise going over speed bumps. Poor handling when turning.

[@MrFergeson]

Thanks

[@MrChevyMan913]

Would you need an alignment after this?

[@clintlewis1719]

No you don't

[@hardhittrr]

Nope.

[@captainhowdy1143]

Is a alignment required after this service?

[@1AAuto]

+Captain Howdy Thanks for checking us out! If the only thing that was moved or altered was the sway bar link you would not need another alignment however if any of the other suspension parts are modified, taken off, or loosened then you would need an alignment. The sway bar link itself is not involved with the alignment but other surrounding parts are.

[@captainhowdy1143]

@@1AAuto Great! thank you for your input and response it's greatly appreciated.

[@uzielrios9909]

Thanks 🙏

[@MrODOG519]

Hi, will you need to use lock tight to keep the nut on?

[@andresanford7120]

I never replace a complete link. They are always broken by the time I get them in my shop.

[@kimberlydonaciano1377]

Jokes on me my truck doesn’t even have links to replace.... just need to buy some and put them on.

[@8307c4]

sweet

[@markrusso6401]

I notice you were working on the driver side ,why take the passenger wheel off ,and then back on

[@CoralBlueNumber2Lipstick]

There's sway bar end links on both sides of the vehicle

[@frontlinecars20yroldfinds78]

Lol I finished the video and see my issue smh.. coo video

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[@AustinOutdoors.]

Thanks 🔥👌🏾

[@chrisbryant1657]

Why remove the tire/wheel?

[@ethanorr7290]

Chris Bryant probably for better camera angles

[@leessaltwatertank6215]

That's what's I'm wondering because I have to do this myself lol

[@MrArcher0]

Why you didn’t just cut the darn bolt apart and remove the pieces to save time? Saws all and a metal blade or a hot wrench and your done really fast.

[@harrytuttle8161]

My 07 is rust free , it must be all the salt on the northern high ways .

[@defiant281]

100%. My, now, 12 year old Dodge Caliber required a near-complete overhaul of the rear suspension due to rust.

[@frontlinecars20yroldfinds78]

Do u have to take the tire off?

[@VR4vsR1]

well that didn’t work. I just sacrificed my hands and what tools I had. I could not fit the plastic thing back in there. The gap wasn’t big enough so I just endeavored :/

[@5barkerstreet]

cut the f988e3j thing

[@danielmattson678]

I like how your mechanic doesn’t know the difference between a bolt and a stud.

[@joesands7259]

Why don't you use air tools for goodness sake?

[@skip6978]

Do most people at home have air tools? They make videos so the average person doing it at home can have an idea of the time/energy its gonna take.

[@danielpittman3247]

He’s talking like people are slow maybe he’s is

[@kierancampbell5090]

You a gas wrench and blow the top off and the bottom nut and remove. Way too much manual labor

[@theaterthug7]

Nope...

[@4mudski]

Just cut the dang thing!!🤦‍♂️

[@marvina7455]

Why this man sound like he’s trying to seduce me?

[@roberttownsendtownsend7570]

A hammer would be much faster

[@andresescobedo3140]

Lol

[@lamota0622]

Will this be the same for a 2015 Chevy Suburban??

[@user-gd3fo4kt1l]

Thanks