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Old 08-05-2019, 09:22 AM
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Front Sway bar bushings

The dealer wants 800+ to replace front swaybar bushings in my 2013 GP.. Anyone know why this is so expensive? It looks cheaper to have a new upgraded bar installed...
 
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Old 08-05-2019, 09:47 AM
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Probably because to get to the rear bolts of the bushes the subframe has to be dropped. Still seems a lot of money though.
 
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Because you have to drop the front subframe to do it.
But yes if you need sway bar bushings I'd upgrade the front bar at the same time.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/h-r-fr...ybar-mini.html

And I would also go ahead and do the front control arm bushings with powerflex as they are even more prone to wearing out.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...7-r58-r59.html
 
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