anotero
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Hither and thither
- Car(s)
- Mk7 GTI
I am wondering if it's fine to change out a rear sway bar bushing without removing the sway bar itself.
I vote yes.
Might be easier to loosen end link bolts but maybe not remove. Try first tightened then see.
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Yes, I think I may loosen the endlink bolts, but maaan do I not want to pull the whole sway bar out (I'm too lazy).
Should just have to be able to pull bar back from mounting position 1 inch or so. Did they give you lube for pushing when you install?
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Nope, just the bushings. Anything I need to lather them with before installing?
I’d be a little surprised if you can get the brackets off the bushings without removing the bar first. I guess it’s possible if you can get enough leverage somehow, but they are TIGHT. I had to use a hammer to get mine off the bushings.
Good point.
OP are these OE bushings?
If so why replace the bushings?
Easy to just do the entire bar and end links. Upgrade.
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No. I have an ST bar with its bushings. One of the bushings is done.
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I’d be a little surprised if you can get the brackets off the bushings without removing the bar first. I guess it’s possible if you can get enough leverage somehow, but they are TIGHT. I had to use a hammer to get mine off the bushings.
I believe you want your tires loaded equally when working on swaybars.
No. I have an ST bar with its bushings. One of the bushings is done.
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