Replacing Front SWAY bar links on an 04'!

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  1. Ana Hernandez

    Ana Hernandez Junior Member

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    Has anybody dared to make this task a diy? SWAY bars links, SWAY bar bushings AND Strut mounts (since I changed the springs and struts a couple of months back but had forgotten to purchase the mount- rookie here).

    If anybody has pictures, videos, links on how to replace these parts or all I would highly appreciate it! Thank you in advance!
     
    #1 Ana Hernandez, Oct 24, 2016
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    When you say mounts you mean the top steering bearing? Yeah thats important. You won't believe how much easier it is to steer with new bearings. Got to pull the strut back out to replace those.

    The sway bar links usually called stab links are pretty easy compared to the struts. Buy oem online. After markets are crap.
     
    #2 edthefox5, Oct 24, 2016
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    The Prius fits the same front and rear sway-bars as recent model Corollas.

    The most common mod is to get an upgraded rear sway bar 22-26mm like this one.

    Then get a stock 24mm sway bar out of Corolla at a junkyard, or buy one online like this one for $60-70:
    https://ahparts.com/buy-used/2015-Toyota-Corolla-Sway-FRONT-STABILIZER-BAR-48811-AB011-48811AB011/100587-1

    Here's a good thread on this: Cheap suspension upgrade: Front and rear sway bar? | PriusChat

    Doing this is one of my upcoming Prius mods! (y) Note: double check your fit, before purchasing.
     
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    Okie doke!! What website do you use? I was thinking getting MOOG's. OE with Toyota Dealer run at $130 ea. For simple the links -.-
     
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    I'm looking to replacing sway bar LINKS buddy not the actual bar!! Thank you for the links tho!
     
    #5 Ana Hernandez, Oct 27, 2016
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    What are the torque specs? Anyone knows?
     
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    Moog suck. Olatthe toyota $87 each.
     
    #7 edthefox5, Oct 28, 2016
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