Sway bar bushing replacement - 04 FXT

[4WRXter]

So, I have some clunking going on. Front struts and mounts were replaced not too long ago (2 yrs??). When I crawled under and hit the sway bar with the heel of my hand, It sounds like that could be it. It looks to me like I have to remove the front subframe to get at the nut on the front of the sway bar mount. I TRIED TO GET a wrench on the nut but it it at such an angle that it started to slip and round off the nut.

Has anyone done this? What happens If I DO remove the subframe? Do heavy items start falling on my head? Is this something I can tackle in my driveway, on ramps, with hand tools, or am I going to need air tools??

Subarude??

Bratman??

 

[SUBARUDE]

You will be fine with hand tools and ramps the forester subframe is two pieces one one each side and don't hold anything up so just unbolt and drop them out of the way but prelubing the bolts is always a good idea

 

[4WRXter]

Thanks.

While I was under there today, I sprayed PB on stuff. I'll have to order some bushings. Urethane, I believe.