Are my sway bar links loose or normal?

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Hello everyone,
I am not a mechanic and am learning more and more about my JK as I work on it. I purchased it used and would like your opinion on how the sway bar links move once the vehicle is rocking. It looks that the bolt holding them are not tight or got loose. But perhaps that is how they are meant to be!

I tried to tight them down but I really couldn't. They make no noise while driving. Just wondering if the bushing is on his way out or is that normal?

Thank you for your help folks!

 

[Dirty Dog]

No, the bushing is not on it's way out. It's gone.

 

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No, the bushing is not on it's way out. It's gone.

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love Elvis!

well thank you, I will get new links and install them asap!

 

[Dirty Dog]

love Elvis!

well thank you, I will get new links and install them asap!

You can do that, sure. But you'll save a fair bit of money if you just install new bushings.

 

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You can do that, sure. But you'll save a fair bit of money if you just install new bushings.

That's good to know! I didn't know could replace just the bushing ! Not sure what the manufacturer is tho... Which bushing should i buy?

 

[Dirty Dog]

There are lots of options, and I honestly think that brand makes little or no difference. Something along the lines of THIS, from your favorite auto parts store should work. You can certainly replace the entire link, though. One thing to consider if you do any off-roading. If you're replacing the links, consider quick disconnect replacements. Pull the pin when you hit the trails, and add suspension flex.