How to replace sway links on a 2003 Ford Explorer

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Do you have a knocking or banging noise in the front end of you car or truck this could be your problem.In this video I will show you how to replace sway bar inks.
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[@elliottwhitticar2383]

Thanks, Jim! Your comments clearly explain the procedure, and the video is well shot.
I noticed a broken sway link on my 2010 Explorer on a Saturday after local auto repair places were closed, and with snow on the way. Your video gave me the confidence to pick up the parts at a nearby auto parts store, and complete the job the same afternoon.

[@jimthecarguy]

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[@rogercarrico4975]

Just found this problem on my mom's explore while changing the oil. Wasn't sure what had happened. Perfect explanation by you, thanks. Easy fix in my farm shop👍

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching.

[@theunexpectedmechanic4684]

Great video, especially since the second car we just got is a 2000 Ford Explorer. Going to go check out those links on the truck now....

[@thomastommy1192]

Jim you always produce top quality and very educational videos. I always look forward to them. I always hit the like button as your video comes on. Cause I know your new video is always the best of the best. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have a blessed week.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching and your feedback

[@elijahgreen1270]

Great video, thanks for the help. Is it likely that after tightening one side the other will be harder to align? should I put both sides on loosely before tightening them?

[@jperx]

thank you jim, my dad and i easily replaced the sway bar links after watching this video

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help.Thank you for stopping by the shop.

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@jimthecarguy Does sway bar adjust? My sway link and bushings wont fit bar is too low....sway kink rubbing on my CV axle. Use Jack and 2x4 to raise bar so kinks and bushing will fit?

[@leolopez7658]

Thank very helpful have two explorers and one of them was missing the bushings and the other didn’t have any (just bought it ) thinking it was the shocks but it’s the sway bar links. Still doing the whole front end on them tomorrow morning.

[@kimber4573]

Excellent!!!
Thank you very much!!!
You are a great example to us all.

[@kennethrhuffmansr6911]

thanks for making it look so easy my job on thursday on my Ford

[@MatriumCauthon]

Gave me the confidence to do my own. Thanks so much.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad I could help!

[@LA_Commander]

Love his accent: "Fowad Explowah" LOL

[@Louie92801]

Thank you so much for this video. You're the man :-)

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching

[@darinzimmerman1495]

Thanks so much for the informative video!

[@Lowen264]

Wow that looks super easy. Thanks for the video showing how its done. I've been doing maintenance on my new car when I have the time and this was another project I had no idea how to do.

[@ghostking0019]

Awesome video, this has helped me a lot

[@CA-yb7rm]

I've seen a few videos and the torque varies. You torqued far more than most. When I did my rear links, the part instructions stated to just snug until about 3 threads were showing. That's what I did. I've been nervous about it ever since. I used lock tight as instructed. Should I re-torque the nuts? Do I need to remove them or loosen them and apply fresh lock tight? Thank you.

[@semco72057]

I have not had that problem yet on my Explorer, but I will remember this video just in case I have that problem. My problem with the explorer is cranking normally, but the vehicle not starting. After viewing some videos I want to first check the sensor which controls if the vehicle will start. If that don't work, I have to check other problems before the new battery I put in goes down. The vehicle started perfectly until the last time I parked it and now it won't start.

[@jimthecarguy]

Good luck.Thank you for stopping by the shop

[@Bloodlust1ify]

thank you for this vid it helped me fix my 2003 Ford Explorer.....

[@patrickharrington6874]

Awesome Video

[@jameskellar7147]

Great video and keep em coming.

[@alejandrofuentes1966]

Thanks for your help and time

[@verinb9]

Thank u for posting. Give this man a 🍻! 👍

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching

[@AngelMTY111]

Thank so much, your videos are invaluable high quality help Mr.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for stopping by the shop

[@kennethgates9420]

Very informative video. Thank you

[@DarthCorvus]

Good stuff sir!

[@EllyECristiano]

Great video sir. Thank you sir.

[@mcdavidhome100]

Jim thanks for the great video. Will this procedure be the same for the rear link? I have a 2002 and the right rear link is bad.

[@19d3lta9]

Thank you for the video very helpful

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching. Im happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe.

[@bodeine454]

What about coating the long bolt with anti seize or grease before putting it through the metal sleeve, wouldn't that help keep them from rusting?

[@jjawacs]

Same issue happen to me the sucker broke, tried air chisel no luck, chopped off with sawzaw and then able to get off. Tx

[@obxguy1]

Subscribed!!!

[@vidaloca7409]

Thankyou very much for this video.

[@karlaenglish-gomez1038]

Your really good

[@JasonProtzman]

Thanks for the great video

[@johnnylee948]

Jim, great video!

[@jimthecarguy]

thank you for stopping by the shop

[@paulsileo1050]

Can you do this without the car lifted? I'm able to get under and tighten & loosen but before I go to actually replace all 4 of mine I'm wanting to be sure.

[@sorro_tek9599]

No you can use ramps instead

[@JorgePerez-wd3ti]

Than you , good video.

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@williamcardona1450]

i have a question my dads 2004 ford explorer when i drive it it makes a wobble when i turn to the right on the highway but not when i turn left what can that be

[@teabagolympicswithdaveurqu7137]

I cut em off near the frame with a Zip disk...15 seconds

[@michaelwright4344]

After installing the bushes Ling do you have to do alignment

[@cruzrosasjr.385]

Thank you jim as allways good job. ✌

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching.

[@MC-hs4mf]

Does sway bar adjust? My sway link and bushings wont fit bar is too low....sway kink running on my CV axle

[@allancampbell8274]

thank you

[@darlenekirkland8753]

How much does this cost in a shop?

[@MariaLopez-mi4ol]

Do you have to do both sides or just the one that is bad??

[@atoiler1389]

Lots of people will state that you ‘should’ do both sides, but why? These assemblies are all made, vehicle specific so it’s like one vs another will be different dimensions. Just repair as required.

[@joehyundaitech7961]

A saws All works grate on then as well

[@jimthecarguy]

thank you for stopping by the shop

[@bobetization]

i think my 4th gen has a broken sway bar i need to check tomorrow

[@vox12mx]

Gracias

[@romantheman1227]

Did you miss installing the bottom. Bushings?

[@ronaldcach2779]

Jim, thanks for the video. Will this procedure, be the same for my 2006 ford ranger 2 wheel drive? [ Looks like the same ] THANKS FRIEND

[@kennethgates9420]

Are the rear seat bars assembled in the same manner

[@atoiler1389]

Yes

[@lilqueenie30]

How do I know what is making this noise popping grinding noise .

[@jimthecarguy]

You will need to check for anything loose in the front end.Thanks for watching.

[@mcdavidhome100]

Is this the front or rear sway link?

[@jimthecarguy]

This was the front. Thanks for watching.

[@markdodson5823]

Is there a way other then through comments to discuss a 2002 ford explorer timing chain and guide replacement

[@mrfox2453]

Ty need that

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Watch for the next free tool giveaway coming soon.

[@Raisoko]

What about the body bushings?

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching.

[@atoiler1389]

I guess Jim’s not great at catching the questions, LOL. If the body (and any other) bushings are worn, yes, replace them.@@jimthecarguy

[@jimthecarguy]

@@atoiler1389 Thank you for answering this question.

[@iship9705]

I'm from Pittsburgh Pa area and i will Vote for President Trump again on Nov 3 2020

[@arthurbilton5193]

Install the links on both sides on both sides before you tighten them down.

[@atoiler1389]

Why?

[@chrisbowman8415]

I just cut them out. 10 seconds and done

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching but you do need to replace them

[@wyattoneable]

One of the worse vehicles ever. Number one one Carcomplaints.com . But you got it Jim. This one will last a few more years.

[@jimthecarguy]

I think the links will out last the reset of the truck.Lol

[@joebriggs9599]

Why not just cut them off in 1 min.

[@unknownkansasboy]

this just happened to me last week smh

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching. I'm happy to help

[@teddydoyle668]

should have put some oil on it duh

[@jamesdiamond5725]

Just wondering how much does a mechanic charge to do this work? Thank you.

[@Brandon-ms7oj]

could this be why my 02 xplorer is swaying hard on the freeway ?>