Bounder: 01 Bounder Diesel-Replacing Front Sway bar end-link Grommets

[Sonnydale]

I was shocked to see the state of the front sway bar end-link grommets when I crawled underneath.
I searched for replacement polyurethane ones but could not find any. I did not want to replace them with the rubber ones, so I bought some universal 'Energy Suspension Grommets' to see if they would fit.
I had to trim them a little with a utility knife, but they actually work pretty good.
They are a bit thicker than the ones that came out, but there is enough threads to get the nut started and then tighten it up.
I also lubricated the sway bar bushings as they were super dry and the bar wouldn't even move.
Here are couple pictures showing what I did.
The part number is 9.8103R and you need 2 packs. Hope this helps someone else.
!!BTW this is on a Freightliner XC chassis!!

[rgreen45]

Excellent piece of work

[Sonnydale]

Originally Posted by rgreen45

Excellent piece of work

Thanks rgreen45

[Firemandave]

Great work Sonny, I was not sure what other product I could use so I called Freightliner in Houston and purchased the bushings from them.
I was surprised as how much better it handled.

[Uncle Roman]

Thanks for the info!! Another problem solved!

[Sonnydale]

Originally Posted by Firemandave

Great work Sonny, I was not sure what other product I could use so I called Freightliner in Houston and purchased the bushings from them.
I was surprised as how much better it handled.

Thanks Firemandave. Haven't driven her yet, but I'm sure I will feel the difference.

[Sonnydale]

Originally Posted by Uncle Roman

Thanks for the info!! Another problem solved!

You welcome Uncle Roman