Sway Bar Links / Bushings: lifespan, maintenance and replacement

Typical lifespan: 50,000–100,000 miles.

Maintenance schedule

• Inspect links and bushings — Annually

Signs it needs replacing

• Clunking noise over bumps or when turning
• Excessive body roll in turns
• Worn or cracked bushings

Tips

Sway bar links are cheap and relatively easy to replace. Don't ignore clunking from the front end.