How to Replace Sway Bar Links 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee

If you have clucking noise when going over the uneven ground it most likely is the sway bar links. Work was performed on a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This will be a typical install for all 99-04 Grand Cherokee's.
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[@ascendantrobin3230]

Martin, you and your Jeep are an inspiration to all WJ owners! My ‘04 4.7 was QUICK! sadly she bit the dust in july last year at 189,000mi - Currently driving a ‘15 nissan rogue and there is still a hole in my heart...😭

[@martinbuilt]

Bummer to hear about your 04. Appreciate you watching my videos even after you don't have your Grand anymore.

[@martinbuilt]

I'll have to look into it. The Jeep is only lowered one inch. But if I can improve the handling bye cutting an inch out I will do it.

[@Tdurrgt]

Welp, I sold my Jeep today and so no more jeep installs for me. Loved working on it in relate to these vids👍🏽

[@revolutionday1]

:'-(

[@gato38]

Thanks for being the best WJ video source!!

[@martinbuilt]

And thank you, I really appreciate that 🙏

[@AndreiDRoman]

Saved my day again. Thank you Martin.

[@martinbuilt]

Glad I could help, thank you for watching

[@Chrisw678]

So jealous of your salt free climate. Great video as always.

[@barrymcaulkiner]

Great info as always thanks! And beautiful wj

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@armandoambriz8528]

Perfecto martin gracias

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I appreciate that 😊👍

[@JFedman]

do these stabilizer bars come with replacement bolts? Mine are extremely rusted. If not where can i get some?

[@craftpaint1644]

A 2005 is all 18 mm on the link and 21 mm on the sway mount. Edit: that black Jeep looks like something Nick Fury would drive.

[@benjiduzick-petrell6877]

Martin - Did you level you jeep when you updated the suspension? I'm looking to do the same to my 2004 jeep. Wondering if you had a parts list.

[@rigobertoroman2625]

Great videos, i learn something every time I watch your videos, thank you, I have a wj

[@troyswokowski9053]

Martin, is it the same process for the rear links? Jack up to relieve pressure?

[@martinbuilt]

Yes pretty much but there really is no pressure on the links at any given time unless it is on uneven ground..

[@00agentprovocateur00]

You could try polyurethane bushes here - roll bar/ sway bar is the one suspension part on a WJ I would put poly bushes onto - did that on my old WJ and really tightened things up without any harshness, so my current one is about to get the same treatment!

[@chrisscholtes9197]

So you don't have to jack up the frame or suspension? I thought the sway bar links are under pressure.

[@martinbuilt]

The only time the links are under pressure is when the tires are on uneven ground or one tire is elevated.

[@Dibran9mm]

Martin. The rear sway bar links. On the back left tire, should the benf in the link be near the bottom side facing outside?

[@michaelfulton6662]

Your videos are okay you just didn't say where to support the vehicle with the Jack's

[@danhambrick6331]

Martin that is one clean looking WJ....

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you Dan!

[@jounilipponen2882]

I just did this repair to my Jeep. Also front sway bar body bushings was gone bad so i replace them too. No clunking anymore. But damn your Jeep looks good, and sounds even better.

[@jamesdewer]

Hi I have an oh1. Did you notice less sway? Quiet?

[@joanschmuecker9259]

That’s a kick ass Jeep. Nice looking quarter zip. Do you sell your Martinbuilt apparel?

[@martinbuilt]

Your the second person to ask. Maybe I should consider selling apparel. Thank you about the Jeep

[@jtrok11]

Awesome man. I was reluctant to change the sway bars on my 2000 Jeep GCL until you showed us how. Thanks man. If you know how to fix the electrical ghost that plaques Jeep owners you would be a God!

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you James, what electrical problem are you having?

[@imfamoussk1387]

Your Jeep is impressive. Martin for president

[@marcogarciabautista853]

You're the best my friend, thank you for this videos!!!!!!!

[@iphone3gsdivine]

Another great repair video on the wj thanks Martin 👍🏾

[@_thegreasemonkey_]

Hey Martin, I was trying to do a suspension overhaul on my Jeep 2004 wj, 4.7 special edition. I basically took out the entire front suspension all at once and started replacing them one by one. But now I’m having a hard time with the track bar and upper control arm. Once I installed the track bar (after a lot of struggle), the passenger side upper control arm now rubs against the catalytic converter. Is there a proper sequence to put back everything? Please help me, thanks!

[@marcoantoniogarciabautista]

Greath job, professional i say !

[@ctdope]

As usual, another great video. Martin, does your WJ rub the tires after lowering it, during any part of driving it? I want to do this, but dont want to deal with tire rubbing. I have those same wheels and tires. I had them on my 1st WJ, never had issues because it was stock height. Thanks.

[@scottduke170]

Haha! probably get better ride with more tire than wheel ;) is that stock cam?

[@martinbuilt]

HO cams

[@Dibran9mm]

Hi Martin, two questions 1. I want to replace my sway bar links. Everytime i drive or hit a bump i hear a constant squeak come from there and a clunky noise everytime i hit a bump. Do i need to raise it in any kind of way? Also do I have to remove the tire as well? Am i able to remove and install new sway bar links withe the wheels touching the ground? Also how do i know if i need to replace the bushing? 2.Where is this video shot. The mountain in the background looks great

[@freeman573]

The beauty of the Jeep is the grill, I wouldn't think of changing mine....

[@geostanley409]

With your Jeep being lowered, shouldn’t you have modified the length of the sway bar end links to compensate for the lowered ride height? I’m thinking they should be an inch shorter than stock to compensate for the ride height.

[@bryanlail613]

Keep 'em coming, Martin!!

[@martinbuilt]

Will do!

[@MAHGlie]

15 and 18mm impact and 18mm box end. 19mm for the lug nuts and it was a quick job once on jack stands. Thanks!

[@alexchung5804]

Thank you Martin, I’m going to do this on my WJ this weekend. I replaced my rear ones last week and it’s making little noise. Do you recommend lubricating these bushings? If so, would either silicone or lithium grease would work?

[@keepithookin2120]

Do they make any upgraded sway bar links thicker for handling?

[@chrismaggio7879]

Great and easy explanation. Also, damned nice jeep!!

[@Macnificent78_]

Is there any way to put them back in wrong even tho the top is smaller then the bottom

[@byrongroce4738]

Where did you get that front grill at?

[@martinbuilt]

I made it.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX3RnZSNe6qfja8

[@michaelfulton6662]

Don't talk to much

[@amonmcranny2654]

So what was wrong with the old links? Did they get bent or something? I understand there was some “clunking”, but I don’t understand why.

[@martinbuilt]

It was actually somewhat hard to see but the bushings were worn and the free play from the bushings is what caused the clunking

[@stevewalther2293]

Nice and clean...

[@poundermonster]

Can i change them with the wheels on?

[@martinbuilt]

yes, I removed them for better a video.

[@poundermonster]

Thank you!!!!

[@bullpups40]

what are the lengths of bolt incase mine break while taking off

[@depth_and_breadth5255]

I approve of your projector headlights. Thanks for the thorough explanation, and thanks for taking the time to explain the nuances.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you for watching.

[@jamesdewer]

Klunk ..... Tapatatapa.....clu-clunck.... Rattle....clcllclcclunk..shimyyyy

[@anycaliber9086]

What size front end and rear end are in the 99-04 Grand Cherokee Laredo and what size gears please or where can I find out

[@martinbuilt]

dana 30 in the front and dana 44 aluminum in the rear with 3.73:1 gears

[@bullitt79]

Will you still be willing to answer our WJ questions? I wanted to ask, since I'm thinking of going with 1 inch lowering springs...when you went with 20 inch rims, did you end up with a larger total outside diameter on your tire/wheel than stock? Because it closed up your fender/tire gap pretty nicely. I would be staying with stock wheel/tire for a while anyway (rwd Laredo).

[@martinbuilt]

Yes the 20 inch wheels and tires are slightly larger than the stock tires by .62 inches taller. The stock tires be in 235/ 65 x17 and the tires with the twenties are a 245/50×20

[@bullitt79]

Thanks, your videos are very helpful.

[@alfonsom9738]

If I lift my WJ 3", it is necessary to put longer sway bar links?

[@martinbuilt]

yes, it is necessary

[@jtrok11]

All the dash lights come on and security key module acts up. I have changed the SKM in the past. Turn signal left turn often doesn’t work. Someone mentioned the clock spring as one problem. Their have been tons of posting regarding this issue and also references to wiring boot in the drivers door allowing the wires to be exposed. JT

[@RajFallen]

Great video, wish mine was this clean. Salt in the midwest is brutal

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you yeah I Know what you mean I'm from Iowa. I don't miss the rusted out vehicles.

[@loganwilliams4802]

Do you have to jack up the vehicle for this? If I’m replacing with longer links (for a lift) I’d have to pop them both off at once to replace right?

[@martinbuilt]

No you will not need to raise the vehicle. I did remove the wheels only for video purposes to get a cleaner camera shot. You should be able to Simply remove and replace your end links.

[@loganwilliams4802]

martinbuilt I appreciate the speedy response Martin!

[@adamrossiter8079]

saved me 150 bucks you're the man

[@manuelarce2456]

What rims are those i like them. They look like srt8

[@martinbuilt]

Yes they are a knock off of the SRT8 wheels. here is a link: www.oewheelsllc.com/Jeep-New-Grand-Cherokee-Wheel-Black

[@deantk4214]

Quick question, I didn’t have any issues prior to replacing my end links. I replaced them today, front end started to bounce quite a bit on the freeway. Suggestions as to what could be the problem?

[@martinbuilt]

Sounds a little like death wobble. Make sure all your Hardware is torqued properly.

[@deantk4214]

Will do, thanks!

[@deantk4214]

Anyway you’d be willing to help me diagnose this? Everything is torqued properly

[@deantk4214]

I’m local

[@martinbuilt]

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[@ftochris965]

Great work, Nice vid 👍🏼

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you.

[@flwfranco2821]

Sweet!

[@stuarthenderson7872]

Where did you get that grill!

[@martinbuilt]

Made it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX3RnZSNe6qfja8

[@cockasorrus7475]

Good information brudda!