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Originally Posted by initialM
Sort of related - I saw mixed reviews about whether torquing the sway bar end links should be when it is loaded (as in the wheels are on the ground) or unloaded (wheels lifted/off the ground). Anyone knows which way is correct?
TIA
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It doesn't matter for sway bar links as they are spherical bearings (ball joints).
It matters for rubber bushings since the center of the bushing is fixed and the outer part moves with the suspension, so they should be tightened with the suspension loaded as to avoid being permanently deflected.