Stabilizer Bar Link bolts

[borispeed]

Yesterday I was checking for loosen bolts under the car. The nuts at the upper end are already tighen to the link bolts, but are very easy to turn together with a rachet from the bottom of the bolts (for both sides of the stabilizer). The bolts and nuts should not move together since are already tighten, I think. Any suggestions?

[borispeed]

Re: Stabilizer Bar Link bolts

I hope I did not confuse you with the term "Stabilizer Bar", it is what we call "Sway Bar."

[whitdog54]

Re: Stabilizer Bar Link bolts

whaaaat....tighten them....i think.

[RadRacer]

Re: Stabilizer Bar Link bolts

sounds like the bushings are worn.

[techsan23]

Re: Stabilizer Bar Link bolts

Tighten them with the car on the ground until the bushings begin to bulge.

[borispeed]

Re: Stabilizer Bar Link bolts

Tighten them with the car on the ground until the bushings begin to bulge.

Well, I did it with the car on ramps. Maybe I should try with the car on the floor, but the ground effects do not allow me to crawl under the car. If the big bolts and the nuts veer together when they're already tighten each other, What is another option?

Is this the reason why the car goes to one side or the other when driving? A mechanic friend of mine have already checked rotors, calipers, inner and outer rods, tires (condition and proper air pressure), shocks, and everything is fine. That's the reason I decided to check under the car for loosen bolts and nuts.

[whitdog54]

Re: Stabilizer Bar Link bolts

sounds like the bushings are worn.

^^that might be your problem. If the bushings are shot your almost defeating the purpose of a sway bar. If the bushings look really ratty, go to advance or autozone and pick up some new bushings.