Front Sway Bar

[desertkj]

Does anyone know what size bolt or what part number is used to attach the sway bar ends on the front end?

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Here is what it is supposed to look like:

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[2003KJ]

Might not hurt to take the sway bar off so you can bring the other bolt to a hardware store or something, and match one up......just a thought.

 

[Corwyyn]

Might not hurt to take the sway bar off so you can bring the other bolt to a hardware store or something, and match one up......just a thought.

x2 (well, just the link section anyway). Guess you might have found the source of your noise?

One other thing, the bolt is only threaded about 1" back, then has a solid shaft going thru the bushing. You could get away with running a fully-threaded bolt for a few days if need be but I would get a replacement from the dealer ASAP. You might be able to find a suitable replacement at Autozone, Checker, etc. in the section where they sell the aftermarket swaybar bushings and such.

 

[desertkj]

I just tried to get the other one off and it doesn't look like it is going anywhere anytime soon. I tried everything from a socket wrench to hitting a regular wrench with a hammer and it is not budging. I don't have any air tools either.

 

[K Dje Ryu]

Soak it with some PB Blaster for a day. That should make it easier.

 

[JeepJeepster]

I was going to say that you could take the other side off but since it wont come off. Do you have a bigger ratchet? I usually use a 1/2in drive ratchet on those. They should be torqued to 100ft lbs.

There is a washer on there also if you didnt notice. Its kinda in an odd spot but its there.

I cant figure out what size it is..

 

[desertkj]

Never mind, I got it off. After I get back with the part, I will post up pics and the bolt size so that it is on the website for future reference.

 

[2003KJ]

x2 on the PB Blaster....that is some awesome stuff.

Do you have a longer socket and a bigger drive? If you can get enough leverage on it, try using your foot and just practically stand on the SOB to get it off.....always works for me.

edit: well never mind then....

 

[icarl]

A really easy way would be to ask the jeep dealer parts dept. I used to do that all the time because I never really had much luck matching auto bolts up at the hardware store.

 

[desertkj]

A really easy way would be to ask the jeep dealer parts dept. I used to do that all the time because I never really had much luck matching auto bolts up at the hardware store.

Yeah, I am going to do that this week. They are closed on Sundays and I need my Jeep to get home so I needed a quick fix. The guys at Checker Auto Parts helped me out and got a close enough bolt that should hold.

 

[Corwyyn]

Part #06503712. Checked the parts catalogs for both '03 and '05 and it is the same, so it's probably that way across all years (except '08 ).

Glad you got it fixed.

 

[desertkj]

Awesome! Thanks Kevin!