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    They are very easy to install and each kit come with instructions.
    You don't need a jack nor ramps to get to the original bushings. You'll need a 12mm wrench to get the 2 nuts per bushing off. Save the nuts as you will need them for re-assembly.
    After you take the saddle bracket off you just need to pull the rubber bushing off. Clean the sway bar at that location as you will see and FEEL lots of grit and dirt (Hence the source of the noise problem).
    I recommend keeping the new bushings in a warm environment if it's chilly out and they wil be stiff.
    When you are ready to put the new bushings on, put a dab of multi-purpose chassis grease on the inside of the bushing. You will see the grooves. Then slide the bushing over the sway bar making sure to have the slit side facing rearward to help keep the crud out.
    Place the new saddle over the bushing and the two bolts. You may need an extra hand when you do this to help keep the sway bar away from the frame of the truck. (I did mine when it was 20 degrees out and I was shivering so much I coudn't hold on to anything)
    The saddles on the front bushings are longer that the OEM ones so after they were installed I tool a soft mallet and bent of the extra like this;


    The rears are a easier to do than the fronts but the busing itself is thicker so they are a littler tougher to get over the sway bar.

    Here's a couple of more pics;

    Front Bushing


    Rear Bushing


    Have fun and enjoy the silence and improvement in handling.
    Post here if you have any further questions.
    Last edited by Moncha : 08/29/2005 at 06:39 PM
    Scott / moncha.com

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