Sway bar link replacement - Toyota Yaris Forums

salmonz · 12-08-2010, 06:41 PM

I had a rattle/popping noise in the front of my Yaris. So today the dealer said I need a new sway bar link. I asked why, they said the joint is loose. I asked them if they tightened the sway bar link, they said the the nut is NOT loose, so it's the joint that's bad. It's $170 for 1 sway bar link for an 07 Yaris Sedan. I checked myself and the nut/bolt turns together freely.

Is replacement the best course of action?

DARK AGE 53 · 12-08-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salmonz

I had a rattle/popping noise in the front of my Yaris. So today the dealer said I need a new sway bar link. I asked why, they said the joint is loose. I asked them if they tightened the sway bar link, they said the the nut is NOT loose, so it's the joint that's bad. It's $170 for 1 sway bar link for an 07 Yaris Sedan. I checked myself and the nut/bolt turns together freely.

sounds loose if you can turn the nut/bolt to me, have you tried tightening it? also, I just change one my HHR, cost of end link $35.

cali yaris · 12-08-2010, 07:44 PM

Is the rubber bushing worn out? How many miles on the car?

I probably have a stock one around.

Tamago · 12-08-2010, 08:00 PM

www.hrpworld.com you can make your own for less than that.

CTScott · 12-08-2010, 09:04 PM

If I'm thinking of the correct part, there's a place on ebay that sells aftermarket ones for $22 each.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Deeza...Q5fAccessories

salmonz · 12-08-2010, 09:42 PM

Thanks guys!

Toyota dealerships are definitely overcharging.

ToyotaPartsCheap.com (Mossy Toyota in California) lists the part as $95US MSRP / $75 sell price link: http://goo.gl/1C5ZC

The dealership near me in Ontario is charging me $170 Canadian + 13% tax. The dollar is at par. 70% premium for the same part?

What's more likely to fail first? Toyota parts or aftermarket?

Tamago · 12-08-2010, 09:44 PM

toyota. aftermarket is gonna be urethane or better.

CTScott · 12-08-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salmonz

Thanks guys!

Toyota dealerships are definitely overcharging.

ToyotaPartsCheap.com (Mossy Toyota in California) lists the part as $95US MSRP / $75 sell price link: http://goo.gl/1C5ZC

The dealership near me in Ontario is charging me $170 Canadian + 13% tax. The dollar is at par. 70% premium for the same part?

What's more likely to fail first? Toyota parts or aftermarket?

I was thinking that OEM parts are generally better, but Tamango is probably correct on the boot material. They are very easy to replace. When they are spinning though you have to use a pair of vicegrips to keep the bolt from rotating so you can get the nut off.

MUSKOKA800 · 12-09-2010, 09:30 AM

Call a local auto parts store.
When I did the end links on our 2003 Escape I got the identical parts from Canadian Tire as the factory parts being removed for about 1/4 the price of what the local Ford stealership quoted.
Those used an allen head wrench to hold the bolt portion from spinning while wrenching the nut off or on. It took less than a half hour to change both sides in my driveway.
$24.00 plus my 1/2 hour vs over $200.00 to let the dealer replace them (parts and labour). Ahhh, it's great to be handy.

12-08-2010, 06:41 PM	#1
salmonz Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milton, ON, Canada Posts: 66	Sway bar link replacement I had a rattle/popping noise in the front of my Yaris. So today the dealer said I need a new sway bar link. I asked why, they said the joint is loose. I asked them if they tightened the sway bar link, they said the the nut is NOT loose, so it's the joint that's bad. It's $170 for 1 sway bar link for an 07 Yaris Sedan. I checked myself and the nut/bolt turns together freely. Is replacement the best course of action?

12-08-2010, 07:44 PM	#3
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Is the rubber bushing worn out? How many miles on the car? I probably have a stock one around. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

12-08-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	If I'm thinking of the correct part, there's a place on ebay that sells aftermarket ones for $22 each. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Deeza...Q5fAccessories __________________

12-09-2010, 09:30 AM	#9
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Call a local auto parts store. When I did the end links on our 2003 Escape I got the identical parts from Canadian Tire as the factory parts being removed for about 1/4 the price of what the local Ford stealership quoted. Those used an allen head wrench to hold the bolt portion from spinning while wrenching the nut off or on. It took less than a half hour to change both sides in my driveway. $24.00 plus my 1/2 hour vs over $200.00 to let the dealer replace them (parts and labour). Ahhh, it's great to be handy. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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12-08-2010, 09:42 PM	#6
salmonz Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milton, ON, Canada Posts: 66	Thanks guys! Toyota dealerships are definitely overcharging. ToyotaPartsCheap.com (Mossy Toyota in California) lists the part as $95US MSRP / $75 sell price link: http://goo.gl/1C5ZC The dealership near me in Ontario is charging me $170 Canadian + 13% tax. The dollar is at par. 70% premium for the same part? What's more likely to fail first? Toyota parts or aftermarket?