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Front sway bar link pins?

Discussion in 'VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006)' started by dans_vz, Nov 3, 2012.

  1. dans_vz

    dans_vz Active Member

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    Hey guys,
    Are the front sway bar link pins (I think thats what they are called), need bushes in them as it doesn't look like the ones in my VZ have them.
    They just have what looks like sort of a ball joint at the top and bottom bits.
    Also are they difficult to replace them?
    And how do I tell if they need replacing?

    Thanks in advance everyone.
     
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    wraith Hand over the dog bikkies

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    Ball joint is the upgraded version and should last the life of the vehicle.
     
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    vn-vx series1 had bushes top and bottom, vx series2-vy had bushes top and ball joint bottom and vz had ball joint top and bottom.
     
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    1.They just have what looks like sort of a ball joint at the top and bottom bits.

    Yes correct VZ have ball joints both ends

    2.Also are they difficult to replace them?

    No, very easy with both wheels on ramps and car at normal height, hard with suspension hanging when car on stands.

    3.And how do I tell if they need replacing?

    They will most likely be broken/snapped but usually last way longer than the old bushes type link pins.
     
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    Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated
     

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