Replacing the Rear Sway Bar Links and Bushings on a 1997 Jeep TJ

Long term goal is to replace the shocks and springs on my 1997 Jeep TJ. All of the bolts are so rusty there’s some work I want to do before I get to the actual suspension. This includes sway bar links and bushings and control arms. Today’ project is the sway bar stuff. Should be easy, right? Yeah, should be… But it’s TDSR so we’ll see. As I note in the video, you end up needing to reuse the bolts on the sway bar links and the flag nuts on the sway bar link bolts to the frame. The nuts for the sway bar bushing retainers are tack welded to the backside of the axle bracket. So if you want to replace the bolt and nut hardware on this job, it’s really only going to be 4 bolts (M10x1.5x30) and 2 nuts (M10x1.5). For the stock bolts and nuts, you’ll need a 15mm and 18mm socket. If you bust off one of the tack welded nuts for the retainer bolts, those are also an 18mm box wrench. Putting it all back together, the torque for everything is 54 ft-lbs (assuming you can get a torque wrench in there). The sway bar link bolts are all M10x1.5x66 with M10x1.5 nuts for the lower nuts (and the upper if you break/ruin the flag nuts). Project TJ is the chronicling of working on my 1997 Jeep Wrangler. It's the SE version of a TJ with a 2.5L four cylinder and a standard transmission. At the time of making this video, the Jeep had ~204,400 miles on it. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe to the channel and if you’re interested, you can support me on BuyMeACoffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edvancise Parts (some links are Amazon Affiliate links): • Detroit Axle - Both (2) Rear Stabilizer Sway Bar End Link - Driver and Passenger Side Replacement (https://amzn.to/3q4auRa) • MOOG K3160 Stabilizer Bar Bushing Kit (https://amzn.to/32bVqsg) • Lucas Oil 10574 RED N Tacky GREASE (https://amzn.to/3meUkmV) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Intro (0:00) Out with the old (1:22) Oh, Snap! (5:19) New Parts (7:25) Putting it back together (9:52) Disclaimers: This video is NOT sponsored by any of the brands mentioned throughout this video or video description. All thoughts mentioned are my own. Some links provided are affiliate links. They do not cost you anything, but I make a small percentage from the sale. Honesty is key on my channel, thank you for supporting me! I am a Do It Yourself, also known as DIY, mechanic. I am NOT a professional mechanic. I do not have any formal training in the automotive field. I assume no liability for anything you choose to do to your car/vehicle or equipment before or after watching one of my videos. All DIY repairs or modifications you perform are made at your own risk. Sometimes, even if you've done everything the right way, you can destroy or damage one or more things on your car or equipment. You must understand this, but by leveraging knowledge and patience, the probability of encountering one or more problems can be reduced. Also, if for some unfortunate reason, I do give incorrect instructions and something breaks because you followed my instructions, I will NOT reimburse or pay in any way for whatever cost that may be incurred due to following my wrong instructions. Lastly, please don't do anything to your vehicle or equipment unless you yourself feel comfortable and confident in doing so.