Figured I'd condense what would be multiple threads into one thread to provide info and answer questions, on 4wd suspension bushings
First up sway bars
The front sway bar consists of 2 different types of sway bar bushings and traditional end link bushings
Inner most bushing is readily available from multiple sources and is the traditional 'D' shape.
front inner bushing.jpg
Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Outer most bushing is surrounded by a bracket on both sides. This bushing is a lot more expensive $22-34 depending on vendor.
swaybar bracket.jpg
Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Unanswered questions: not sure how bracket separates to get bushing out, it appears to be sealed on both sides? ?
Front bar also includes traditional end link bushings (4 needed), that may need to be cut down to reduce height. If I find the proper height ones I'll post a link.
end links.jpg
Rear sway bar consists of four traditional end link bushings as above, 2 traditional 'D' shaped bushings and an metal sleeved hour glass bushing that connects sway bar to end link.
I have not been able to locate the rear bushing, the only reference I have found is for a bushing for the RWD. Still trying to confirm the diameter of the RWD sway bar to the 4wd on which measures as 19mm, but existing bushing is stamped 18, so maybe the bushing is supposed to be undersized meaning 18mm?
rear bushing.jpg
I have ordered a couple different sizes of 18 and 19mm bushings to see if i can find one that works? Once I have that I'll post a link.
The hourglass shaped sleeve bushing I haven't found yet, though for some reason mine are in better condition than the others.
end link-sleeve.jpg
Here is the link for the rear sway bar bushings that fit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Next up control arm bushings
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