How to Replace Sway Bar Link 11-17 Ram 1500 Truck

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In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to remove, replace, and install a sway bar end link. This video is applicable to 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, Ram, 1500

This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Ram 1500
2012 Ram 1500
2013 Ram 1500
2014 Ram 1500
2015 Ram 1500
2016 Ram 1500
2017 Ram 1500
2018 Ram 1500

🔧 List of tools used:
• 18mm Wrench
• Rust Penetrant

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[joeyd.OEF.]

Cant get any better then this.
EXACTLY what I need to know, in a nice short, to-the-point video.
Love it!!!!

[jamiesmith]

This video is great and the job is easy if you have a 4x4 model. If your like me and have 4x2 its a pain in the ass. The lower control arm is different on the 4x2 models. You have to get creative to get the link off. On the 4x2 lower conteol arm the 18mm nut is "encased", if thats the correct word, inside the control arm so there is no way you can get a Cresent wrench in there to hold the 18mm nut while you turn the 8mm stabilizer link. I happened to have a very small vise grip plier and I used that to hold the 18mm nut in place, inside where the nut is encased, while I turned the 8mm stabilizer link nut and got it off. I'm sure there is a tool for this type of application but I didn't have the time to try and find one. I hope this helps the next guy that sees this video and has a 4x2 truck.

[artmolina]

Super easy job! No need to take the wheels off, jack the truck enough to take the weight off the wheels. The top part of the link is easy, use a socket wrench, use an open wrench on the middle of the link and it comes off quickly. In the bottom part, use vice grips above the control arm, and use a torque gun to blast the bottom nut off. Make sure you remove both at the same time so you can easily flip the sway bar up allowing the entire link to be removed on both sides. Install both links, but do not tighten the top nut yet, just make sure the top threaded bolt is fitted through the sway bar hole. Use Loctite on the bottom nut, and use an open-end wrench above the control arm. You will see the fitting under the rubber boot. Now you can use a torque gun to blast the nut back on. Once you do both sides, it's now safe to tighten the top nut. Literally just installed these 20 minutes ago.

[arctroopersky]

For anyone doing this on a 4x2, what I did was take a 8mm on a ratchet with an extension and stuck a pry bar on the 18mm and wedged it so it wouldn’t spin, then I tightened down the 8mm as much as I could. This made it so nothing was free spinning anymore and I was able to torque it to spec

[Michelle-fyvq]

Hey great video! And like the old timers say "slap a pickle but first chase your dreams"

[dualsportgord]

just what I needed to know . thank you

[theox]

Is it necessary to have ther vehicle lifted or can this be done laying on the ground?

[garrettreid]

Does the truck have to be off the ground or can i do it right in my driveway without a jack

[robm.]

just wondering, if these are bad would it cause popping while turning ? I have a popping when I turn left in my 15 ram .

[wowdude]

do the sway bar links come pre greased or need to be greased after they're installed?

[franciscoguzman]

I put a level spacer in my front end do I need a longer sway bar link or is the oem length ok the spacer gave me a 2 inch height increase

[devonhandy]

Do you have to take off the sway bar bushings for this?

[GetALifeCommentators]

Should the sway have play? I was able to move by hand.

[traviskruse]

Does the truck need to be off the ground to replace the link?

[StephenBellShot]

Curious, do the 09 and 10 Rams have a different setup? The rears seem to be the same from 09 through 18 - just thought the fronts would be too. Thanks!

[tomastovar]

I'm having a hard time doing mine on a 2015 dodged 4x2, is not as easy as this 1, is there a special tool for it?

[BRAINROTTDAVE]

I recommend taking the wheel off. Easier to get the torque wrench on the top bolt.

[amonkywitagun]

Is it necessary to replace both if only one is bad?

[Italianborn]

Could busted sway bar link be the cause of a slight sway or vibration when launching in 4x4 ? I do have a small vibration/ sway only when launching in 4x4 till i reach about 30-40km/hr...and being leveled from a bit i do know my sway bar link and upper arm are screwed... didn't get around to do them yet !