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sway bar link and bushing prius v 12

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by doctorman, Jul 21, 2024.

  1. doctorman

    doctorman Member

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    In short: Do I have to change both way bar end links at the same time?
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    got his car recently 2012 prius v 75K miles

    when I turn the wheel all the way to the driver side at the end I hear a clucking noise low speed or parked.

    took it to a mechanic, said driver side sway bar link joints look loose (no rip)
    and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced,
    the passenger side link is fine ,

    The office said I have to change both way bar end links at the same time... Do I do both side?

    can I replace the front sway bar bushing myself without a lift, just on top of jacks?
     
  2. doctorman

    doctorman Member

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    does the sway bar link makes much different in the ride quality... any brand recoemdnation?

    just bought a set of 2 on amazon that offered lifetime warranty with good reviews for 30$, step up would have been mevotech TTX model for 80$ or original from Japan for 90$

    there is also doorman xl for 45$

    RockAuto
     
  3. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Part 48820-47030 Dorman xl for $45. Looks like it is selling for less on your Rock Auto link.

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  4. doctorman

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    I meant for a pair including shipping

    this is what I bought but I can order another if it makes a difference in the ride quality


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