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SL/R129: Swaybar bushing replacement

Old 06-08-2015, 10:43 PM
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Swaybar bushing replacement

I decided to replace the 4 swaybar bushings when I replace the shocks(Bilsteins on order). I'm going to put in polyurethane bushings but looking on line, they seem to all be generic. So, two questions- what diameter are the bars and where to buy. Thanks.
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I just did mine with factory originals easy to findset of 4 on ebay.
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I can't seem to find direct replacements in polyurethane, so I decided to go with stock.
Are there 4 on the front bar (inners and outers)? I was reading the step by step on Pelican Parts.
But, when I go to order parts, they only list outers. I would assume they would all be the same, but you know what happens when you assume.
It looks like the rear sway bar only has bushings on the ends. Correct?
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OEM bushing is here with the part number. Might be able to call MB and find out what diameter the bars are.

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My SL320 has inners larger than the outers.

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