shralp Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Hi all, After many years of faithful service my Perrin rear sway is just trashed. All the paint has chipped off and its rusting badly. I'm going to pull it and get it blasted and powder coated before it gets any worse. I'm having issues pulling off my Rallitek end links though first, (they are the older HD ones, basically a beefier version of the OEM ones), not the dog bone designed ones. I'm having problems getting the nut off as its just turning the stud as well. I assume the spherical ball is just turning in the sealed unit and so the nuts not going anywhere. Anyone have any advice on getting the nuts off?? No idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToRealEyes Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 You may need to get creative here. I just installed a replacement RSB a few minutes ago with my brother, and ran into the same problem. I ended up using the sway bar itself (ie. manhandle it) to sort of 'bend' the end link stud/bolt into a diagonal orientation. This jammed the stud just enough to allow me to remove the nuts. Curious to see what others have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Gotcha. I'll try anything at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I cut them off and replaced them with new endlinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If there is no flat area for a wrench, you'll have to hold them with vice grips or pliers while cranking the nuts off. An impact wrench should make quick work of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 What a pain In the ass finally got them off by gripping the crap out of the shaft with narrow vice grips. Of course that trashed the dust boot that keeps debris from getting in the heim joint. Guess I'm getting some new end links now too on top of refurbing my sway. Kinda considering solid ones a la Kartboys this time around. Not really sure the pros and cons of solid vs. heim joint types Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Google Moog end link for a ______, Like $20.00 each or so. They do the same thing and have grease zurts. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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