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Re: Suspension/Steering Questions

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Originally Posted by Brian_D
'97 4.3L AWD


Questions:
1. Are the Moog tie rod ends worth the extra $$ or will the TRW tie rod ends provide equivalent performance?

2. The Chilton book makes a reference to using a special tool to unload the torsion bar before removing/replacing the sway bar. How is this performed and what tool do I need to look for? or will jack stands under the control arms work for this purpose?

TIA
Federal Mogul is in Livonia, Michigan and is the parent company of both Moog and TRW. Same stuff, same warranty, different box, different price.

Don't change the torsion bar adjustment. Even the slightest adjustment will change alignment angles substantially. Leave that for the alignment technician after you replace the control arm bushings. Like Rlith says, support by the frame and replace the sway bar bushings and end links.
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