flipmode64

My front sway bar broke at the end where it mounts to the links. So The whole bar needs to be replaced.

Is it as easy as removing the two bushing mounts on both sides and sliding the long bar out and replacing?

When I looked at it quickly last night it looked like it maybe went over the subframe or something.

Let me know if its as easy as I think it might be, or actually more work than just the two bushing and putting new end links on.

Thanks,

flipmode64

I called a repair shop and they quoted me 5.8 HOURS to replace this bar, is that correct?

flipmode64

It looks like it jsut rusted out and snapped at the very end where the bolt goes through to connect it to the link.

smassey321

Swaybars can sometimes be easy. Jack up the front, remove a wheel on one side, remove the brackets and see if it can slide out. If not you may need to drop the the subframe a little. Used parts should be cheap on ebay as the bars usually don't go bad. Just get one the same thickness as what you have now.

smassey321

Welding in place may also an option if removal is a complete pain.

flipmode64

I have a new bar lined up for $75 from a wrecker. Shop said they have to drop the exhaust and maybe subframe a little. Guess this isn't a driveway job for me

flipmode64

To be honest, this 2004 RX330 is the worst car I have ever owned, its literally problem after problem after problem, Never had these issues with my other cars like 96 es300, 91 ls400, 95 toyota avalon and a 99 gs300. I will never purchase an RX again after havin this one.

numbafree

the front sway bar is straight forward. I helped a buddy who also has an RX330, change out his suspension. the front sway bar is just bolt on, and if you look at it, it should be self explanatory. It would be the easiest if you jack up the front end, take both wheels off and have at it.

numbafree

I just got mine with 164k miles and no issues so far, after 10k miles. what issues have you had with yours?

flipmode64

Sway bar broken
clunking from back end over bumps
water leak from rear tailight, had to pull carpet out to dry
parking brake broken
numerous annoying rattles inside the car when driving on the highway
headlight height adjuster broken ( under car near rear right tire)
outside mirrors paint peeling
sunroof seal is too tight, makes grinding rubber noise when you shut sunroof
All i can think of for now

thomas1

Did your car come from the Rustbelt of the United States? Is is Canadian built or Japanese built?