PRG Sway bar end link install

Tools needed:

17mm wrench or socket (preferably 6 point)
19mm wrench (preferably 6 point)

Optional tools you may need:

PB Blaster
Breaker bar
Sawzall
Beverages

The stock length end links were not on the PRG web site when I went to order (they may be now). I called and ordered them and 4 LCA spacers for $80…

Stock vs. PRG

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Stock link mounted.

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Remove link. Top and bottom nuts are 17mm

On the driver side I rounded over the bottom nut and had to cut it off. On the passenger side I rounded off the lower nut and had to cut it off too.

Top

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Bottom

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Bottom bolt took PB Blaster and a breaker bar. Finally gave… Not! The nut rounded over.

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The damage

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The PRG end link takes a 19mm wrench for the outside nuts and a 17 mm wrench for the backing nut. Torque to 64 ft lbs. I didnt torque them just got them really tight.

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Done!

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It is not necessary to remove the wheels but because I had to cut the nuts off I had to.

These and the new sway bar bushings make for a quiet solid ride.