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Replacing Front Sway Bar Bushings

Discussion in 'Suspension / Brakes' started by JoeJack88, Feb 14, 2007.

  1. JoeJack88

    JoeJack88 Well-Known Member Super Moderator Donated!

    tools required.
    >3/8 rachet
    >12m socket
    >extension
    >lube
    >jack/jackstand

    Parts Required
    >Energy Suspension 9.5161R kit
    15.99 at autozone plus tax.

    Step Zero-Jack up front end and support with jack stands.

    Step one- remove old bushings...easy enough. Unbolt the 2 12mm bolts on each side and fiddle the old bushings/bracket off.
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    Step two-Compare old to new and lube lube the polyurethane up.
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    Step three- Fiddle the new bushing/bracket on..Warning here. take your time while screwing the bolts in by HAND. I just see a easy chance to strip your holes here.
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    Step four..tighten everything up to spec,lower car and test out your new and improved handling.
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    I gotta say the after results are WOW..A slight clunking noise of mine is gone lol,the front body roll is way more firm and predictable...I really like it..It put a smile on my face.

    The rear`s are another day when I find them.
     
  2. JoeJack88

    JoeJack88 Well-Known Member Super Moderator Donated!

    Stock front sway bar is 25mm
    rear bar is 13mm
     
  3. dutchmalmiss

    dutchmalmiss Active Member

    I saw Pep Boys carrying them as well. Not sure about anywhere else. If anything just go to www.energysuspension.com
     
  4. schmooot

    schmooot Well-Known Member

  5. Jimbo246

    Jimbo246 Guest

    Hey, i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get these or any poly ones in Canada or closest to Regina. Preferably the better deal the ...well better.

    Thanks
     
  6. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    I saw them at Lordco. There should be one in your area but if not, they do mail order.
     
  7. sr5punk

    sr5punk Well-Known Member

    what is on the end of the metal mount on the new ones? is that third bolt or something?
     
  8. greg s

    greg s Guest

    I don't know the proper term, but it looks like a grease nipple? You know what I mean.
     
  9. sr5punk

    sr5punk Well-Known Member

    i understand. hahaha you said nipple. but seriously!. you said it! you did you did you did. anyways i am over that. not present on the stock one though. any actual use for it?
     
  10. 86GTMonkey

    86GTMonkey Well-Known Member

    Keeps the bushings from drying out and cracking would be my guess.
     
  11. sprey16

    sprey16 Well-Known Member

    any one got a direct link ? to the pink ones ,
     
  12. schmooot

    schmooot Well-Known Member

    I got mine from toyheadauto. They ship to Canada
     
  13. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    all the poly bushings on Nemesis are from toyheadauto. and i do mean ALL the bushings.
     
  14. 86GTMonkey

    86GTMonkey Well-Known Member

    How much would it cost to replace all the suspension bushings with poly? Mine are pretty worn.
     
  15. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    i dunno the bushings aren't bad. shit ton of work.
     
  16. 86GTMonkey

    86GTMonkey Well-Known Member

    Well that's the joy of being in the auto mechanics class at my school. Free usage of all the tools and lifts. :)
     
  17. eNtraxGT88

    eNtraxGT88 Well-Known Member Donated!

    just to clarify, are the front sways 24 or 25mm? This thread says 25mm, but Rick89GTS says 24mm?

    24mm would be 9.5160
    25mm would be 9.5161

    i don't know how much of a difference it would be either way, but the 25mm here looks like a good fit
     
  18. ST165-2765

    ST165-2765 Well-Known Member Donated!

    Their is 2 different front sway bars
    1 is 22mm the other is 27mm confirmed by toyhead auto http://toyheadauto.com/PerformanceP...Products_Sway_Bar_Kits.html#Celica_1971_to_77
     
  19. eNtraxGT88

    eNtraxGT88 Well-Known Member Donated!

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