Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 Suspension Kit 4 pieces Front Rear Sway Bar Links

Description

Sway Bar  The sway bar stabilizer bar is similar to the torsion bar or antiroll bar. It is used in light vehicles as a stabilizer, or antiroll bar, and connected to the chassis in the center, and each end is connected to one side of the suspension system. Sway bars are most common on the front suspension because it is most prone to sway, but are also installed on the rear suspension in some vehicles. When the vehicle is turning, centrifugal force acts on the body and tends to make it lean outward (roll). The sway bar uses its connections to each side of the suspension to resist this roll tendency. In this way, the spring on the inside corner can assist the spring on the outside corner to bear the additional load on the outside wheels. This tends t...
Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 Suspension Kit 4 pieces Front Rear Sway Bar Links
Sway Bar
The sway bar stabilizer bar is similar to the torsion bar or antiroll bar. It is used in light vehicles as a stabilizer, or antiroll bar, and connected to the chassis in the center, and each end is connected to one side of the suspension system. Sway bars are most common on the front suspension because it is most prone to sway, but are also installed on the rear suspension in some vehicles. When the vehicle is turning, centrifugal force acts on the body and tends to make it lean outward (roll). The sway bar uses its connections to each side of the suspension to resist this roll tendency. In this way, the spring on the inside corner can assist the spring on the outside corner to bear the additional load on the outside wheels. This tends to make the vehicle corner flatter. But because the sway bar can pivot in bushings on the frame, the sway bar just pivots when both wheels go over a speed bump. Also, stiffer roll bars can be installed in a vehicle to enhance its cornering ability.
Sway Bar Stabilizer Link Removing Guideline:
The sway bar stabilizer components help prevent body roll when cornering. Although the stabilizer bar itself rarely gives any trouble, the rubber bushings on the bar and links wear out. This usually results in increased body roll as well as a clunking noise in the suspension. The stabilizer components should be checked whenever a vehicle is brought into the shop because of handling concerns or suspension-related noises.
Picture(A)
1.Safely raise the vehicle on a hoist, or use a jack and place safety stands under the frame.
2.Remove the nut holding the stabilizer bar link.
Picture(B)
3.Remove the link by hand.
Picture(C)
4.Visually inspect the rubber link grommets for cracks, softness, brittleness, or wear. Repeat with the other link.
Frequently Asked Questions
(1).What is a sway bar and how does it work?
A sway bar is a torsion spring — a piece of metal that resists twisting force. The sway bar is linked to each side of the suspension on a front or rear axle and designed to help the vehicle resist body roll, or sway, during turns or sudden emergency maneuvers. A sway bar does nothing unless the body of a vehicle leans to one side; if both wheels rise — as they would when the vehicle hits a bump — or fall at the same time, the sway bar doesn't have to twist and has no effect.
(2).When to consider replacing the sway bar?
Excessive rust, corrosion, or cracking. Sway bars are typically manufactured from high-strength steel and have special coatings to resist corrosion. However, sway bars are known to crack, particularly at the ends or at welded joints. If the sway bar has visible cracks or excessive corrosion it should be replaced.
Crash damage. Sway bars are near the ground on the vehicle suspension system. Road debris, driving over parking stops, and crashes can damage the sway bar or the sway bar links to the suspension.
(3).What is the most important tip to offer to help with anti-sway bar installation?
The most important thing is to ensure is that your wheels are not hanging. The suspension should be compressed so the control arms, etc. are at the same position they would be if the vehicle were sitting at ride height. This can be done by using ramps, a drive on lift, or simply loading the wheels if the vehicle is on jack stands or a two point lift. If this is not done the arc that the bar and suspension moves through due to the excessive travel can make things very difficult to line up.
(4).Is it safe to drive with a sway bar problem?
Yes. Should you suspect that a sway bar is broken, you can still drive the car with utmost caution. You will notice the car will lean and sway more when changing lanes. Your car will feel "looser" particularly when driving at high speeds. It is possible this will cause you to lose control of the car, resulting in a serious crash if you cannot overcome the loss of control that occurs with a defective sway bar. If you're forced to drive with a broken sway bar, you need to drive slower than normal. Try to stick to surface streets and stay off highways and interstates where you might be required to change lanes. As long as you keep your speed down and don't take turns too quickly, you should be safe driving until you can have it replaced at your earliest convenience.
(5).Attentions
Never reuse rubber components in sway bar replacement.
The original equipment manufacturer's sway bar will usually offer the best fit and function but they are expensive, and there are aftermarket sway bars of high quality for most vehicles.
Whenever a suspension component like a sway bar is replaced, the entire vehicle suspension should be carefully inspected.
Although the sway bar does not factor into the adjustment of vehicle alignment, it is always a good idea to check and confirm vehicle alignment after performing major repairs on your car's suspension.
Item Specifics
Brand :
VAP-autoparts
Manufacturer Part Number :
VAP80996601L
Interchange Part Number :
K80258, K80868, K80869
Warranty :
10 Year
Kit Parts Included :
Sway Bar
Kit or Single Part :
Kit
Package Included :
4Pcs
UPC :
Does not apply
OE Spec or Performance/Custom :
OE Spec
Fitment Type :
Direct Replacement
Greasable or Sealed :
Greasable
Surface Finish :
Standard
Placement on Vehicle :
Left, Right, Front, Rear
Other Part Number :
96207628, 96300627,830H28170B, B30H28170B
OE Spec or Performance/Custom :
OE Spec
Custom Bundle :
Yes
Shipping
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
(1).Warehouse is located in Los Angeles, California, where local pickup transaction is temporarily not available.
(2).Shipping services only cover 48 states and Washington DC in US Continental, while most of the time Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Marianas, Guam are not deliverable.
(3).USPS PO Box, APO Army Post Office, FPO Fleet Post Office addresses are not available.
(4).Global Shipping Program is temporarily not available due to the reason for package dimensions.
(5).We usually need a 1-2 business day as handling time for packaging and shipping scheduling. Estimated delivery dates should be 4-6 business days after your payment is received.
(6).Your auto parts sometimes might be shipped with two or more separated packages due to weight limitation, please keep patient with no Item Not Received claim or Return request filed until by all of your items are received.
(7).Seller is required to purchase signature confirmation to be protected if a buyer reports an item not received or opens a payment dispute if the order has a total cost (including shipping costs and any taxes) of 0 or more.
Warranty
Items valued over on eBay that include a warranty or service contract must contain additional details in seller's listing description.
10 Year Warranty Terms and Procedures
(1).The warranty terms only apply to all the auto parts purchased from VAP-AUTOPARTS.
(2).VAP-AUTOPARTS carries no warranty responsibilities for any auto parts removing fees, installation fees, consulting fees, labor costs, towing charges, rental car reimbursements.
(3).The stated 10 year warranty is limited to only one brand new replacement for each part purchased during 10 year warranty time period.
(4).VAP-AUTOPARTS promises free replacement due to quality defects or item not as described issues within 90 calendar days from the date when buyers receive their items in the situation when buyers are willing to provide convictive proofs or professional diagnose report if required, otherwise VAP-AUTOPARTS has the right to refuse any replacement requests.
(5).VAP-AUTOPARTS promises free replacement due to quality defects or item not as described issues after 90 calendar days from the date when buyers receive their items in the situation when buyers promise to prepay 15% of the original item sales price as postage for replacement, otherwise VAP-AUTOPARTS has the right to refuse
any replacemen
t requests
.
(6).VAP-AUTOPARTS carries no warranty responsibilities for any replacement due to car accidents, drag racing, unprofessional replacement, road hazard, disassembly.
(7).Anyone who attempts to execute 10 year warranty procedures must be the original purchaser of the item(s), otherwise 10 year warranty terms void immediately.
(8).Anyone who attempts to execute 10 year warranty procedures must provide screenshot of his or her original eBay order details if required, including buyer user name, shipping address, item title, item id, final sales price.
(9).VAP-AUTOPARTS has the final power of interpretation of the above 10 Year Warranty Terms and Procedures.
Return
(1).Most of items support 60 Days Money Back Guarantee.
(2).Refunds will be credited within 2 or 3 business days after returned item(s) is received.
Best Sales
2× Ignition Coil For Ford Ranger 2.3L 2.5L F150 Expedition Lincoln Mercury FD487
USD 25.99
Pack of 8 Square Ignition Coil For CHEVY GMC CADILLAC 5.3L 6.0L 8.1L 4.8L UF271
USD 85.99
4PCS Ignition Coil For 2000-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix Celica Chevy1.8L l4 UF247
USD 39.99
L+R For 99-07 Ford F250/F350/F450/F550 Power Heated Turn Signal Tow Side Mirrors
USD 171.45
6 Ignition Coil Pack For Nissan Altima Maxima Quest Murano 3.5L V6 UF349 C1406
USD 54.99
Newly Listed
4pc Rear Quick Strut Sway Bar End Links Kit Fits Honda CR-V 2002 2003 2005 2006
USD 150.59
For Jeep Grand Cherokee l6 4.0L 1999-2004 697-707 Differential Cover Oil Pan
USD 36.99
For Lexus RC200t 2.0L 2016-2017 IS250 2.5L 2006 2007 2008-2015 Engine Oil Pan
USD 31.99
For 96-00 Honda Civic Del Sol 1.6 Timing Belt Water Pump Valve Cover Kit D16Y7
USD 41.99
For Acura TSX 4-Door 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2.4L 11200RBB000 Engine Oil Pan
USD 46.99
Terms & Contact
Shipping Policy
Payment Policy
Return Policy
FAQ
About Us
Fits 2002-2003 Mazda Protege5 Suspension Kit 4 pieces Front Rear Sway Bar Links
Sway Bar
The sway bar stabilizer bar is similar to the torsion bar or antiroll bar. It is used in light vehicles as a stabilizer, or antiroll bar, and connected to the chassis in the center, and each end is connected to one side of the suspension system. Sway bars are most common on the front suspension because it is most prone to sway, but are also installed on the rear suspension in some vehicles. When the vehicle is turning, centrifugal force acts on the body and tends to make it lean outward (roll). The sway bar uses its connections to each side of the suspension to resist this roll tendency. In this way, the spring on the inside corner can assist the spring on the outside corner to bear the additional load on the outside wheels. This tends to make the vehicle corner flatter. But because the sway bar can pivot in bushings on the frame, the sway bar just pivots when both wheels go over a speed bump. Also, stiffer roll bars can be installed in a vehicle to enhance its cornering ability.
Sway Bar Stabilizer Link Removing Guideline:
The sway bar stabilizer components help prevent body roll when cornering. Although the stabilizer bar itself rarely gives any trouble, the rubber bushings on the bar and links wear out. This usually results in increased body roll as well as a clunking noise in the suspension. The stabilizer components should be checked whenever a vehicle is brought into the shop because of handling concerns or suspension-related noises.
Picture(A)
1.Safely raise the vehicle on a hoist, or use a jack and place safety stands under the frame.
2.Remove the nut holding the stabilizer bar link.
Picture(B)
3.Remove the link by hand.
Picture(C)
4.Visually inspect the rubber link grommets for cracks, softness, brittleness, or wear. Repeat with the other link.
Frequently Asked Questions
(1).What is a sway bar and how does it work?
A sway bar is a torsion spring — a piece of metal that resists twisting force. The sway bar is linked to each side of the suspension on a front or rear axle and designed to help the vehicle resist body roll, or sway, during turns or sudden emergency maneuvers. A sway bar does nothing unless the body of a vehicle leans to one side; if both wheels rise — as they would when the vehicle hits a bump — or fall at the same time, the sway bar doesn't have to twist and has no effect.
(2).When to consider replacing the sway bar?
Excessive rust, corrosion, or cracking. Sway bars are typically manufactured from high-strength steel and have special coatings to resist corrosion. However, sway bars are known to crack, particularly at the ends or at welded joints. If the sway bar has visible cracks or excessive corrosion it should be replaced.
Crash damage. Sway bars are near the ground on the vehicle suspension system. Road debris, driving over parking stops, and crashes can damage the sway bar or the sway bar links to the suspension.
(3).What is the most important tip to offer to help with anti-sway bar installation?
The most important thing is to ensure is that your wheels are not hanging. The suspension should be compressed so the control arms, etc. are at the same position they would be if the vehicle were sitting at ride height. This can be done by using ramps, a drive on lift, or simply loading the wheels if the vehicle is on jack stands or a two point lift. If this is not done the arc that the bar and suspension moves through due to the excessive travel can make things very difficult to line up.
(4).Is it safe to drive with a sway bar problem?
Yes. Should you suspect that a sway bar is broken, you can still drive the car with utmost caution. You will notice the car will lean and sway more when changing lanes. Your car will feel "looser" particularly when driving at high speeds. It is possible this will cause you to lose control of the car, resulting in a serious crash if you cannot overcome the loss of control that occurs with a defective sway bar. If you're forced to drive with a broken sway bar, you need to drive slower than normal. Try to stick to surface streets and stay off highways and interstates where you might be required to change lanes. As long as you keep your speed down and don't take turns too quickly, you should be safe driving until you can have it replaced at your earliest convenience.
(5).Attentions
Never reuse rubber components in sway bar replacement.
The original equipment manufacturer's sway bar will usually offer the best fit and function but they are expensive, and there are aftermarket sway bars of high quality for most vehicles.
Whenever a suspension component like a sway bar is replaced, the entire vehicle suspension should be carefully inspected.
Although the sway bar does not factor into the adjustment of vehicle alignment, it is always a good idea to check and confirm vehicle alignment after performing major repairs on your car's suspension.
Item Specifics
Brand :
VAP-autoparts
Manufacturer Part Number :
VAP80996601L
Interchange Part Number :
K80258, K80868, K80869
Warranty :
10 Year
Kit Parts Included :
Sway Bar
Kit or Single Part :
Kit
Package Included :
4Pcs
OE Spec or Performance/Custom :
OE Spec
Fitment Type :
Direct Replacement
Greasable or Sealed :
Greasable
Surface Finish :
Standard
Placement on Vehicle :
Left, Right, Front, Rear
Other Part Number :
96207628, 96300627,830H28170B, B30H28170B
OE Spec or Performance/Custom :
OE Spec
Custom Bundle :
Yes
Shipping
Warranty
Return
Discount
Sales Tax
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
(1).Warehouse is located in Los Angeles, California, where local pickup transaction is temporarily not available.
(2).Shipping services only cover 48 states and Washington DC in US Continental, while most of the time Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, Northern Marianas, Guam are not deliverable.
(3).USPS PO Box, APO Army Post Office, FPO Fleet Post Office addresses are not available.
(4).Global Shipping Program is temporarily not available due to the reason for package dimensions.
(5).We usually need a 1-2 business day as handling time for packaging and shipping scheduling. Estimated delivery dates should be 4-6 business days after your payment is received.
(6).Your auto parts sometimes might be shipped with two or more separated packages due to weight limitation, please keep patient with no Item Not Received claim or Return request filed until by all of your items are received.
(7).Seller is required to purchase signature confirmation to be protected if a buyer reports an item not received or opens a payment dispute if the order has a total cost (including shipping costs and any taxes) of 0 or more.
Items valued over on eBay that include a warranty or service contract must contain additional details in seller's listing description.
10 Year Warranty Terms and Procedures
(1).The warranty terms only apply to all the auto parts purchased from VAP-AUTOPARTS.
(2).VAP-AUTOPARTS carries no warranty responsibilities for any auto parts removing fees, installation fees, consulting fees, labor costs, towing charges, rental car reimbursements.
(3).The stated 10 year warranty is limited to only one brand new replacement for each part purchased during 10 year warranty time period.
(4).VAP-AUTOPARTS promises free replacement due to quality defects or item not as described issues within 90 calendar days from the date when buyers receive their items in the situation when buyers are willing to provide convictive proofs or professional diagnose report if required, otherwise VAP-AUTOPARTS has the right to refuse any replacement requests.
(5).VAP-AUTOPARTS promises free replacement due to quality defects or item not as described issues after 90 calendar days from the date when buyers receive their items in the situation when buyers promise to prepay 15% of the original item sales price as postage for replacement, otherwise VAP-AUTOPARTS has the right to refuse
any replacemen
t requests
.
(6).VAP-AUTOPARTS carries no warranty responsibilities for any replacement due to car accidents, drag racing, unprofessional replacement, road hazard, disassembly.
(7).Anyone who attempts to execute 10 year warranty procedures must be the original purchaser of the item(s), otherwise 10 year warranty terms void immediately.
(8).Anyone who attempts to execute 10 year warranty procedures must provide screenshot of his or her original eBay order details if required, including buyer user name, shipping address, item title, item id, final sales price.
(9).VAP-AUTOPARTS has the final power of interpretation of the above 10 Year Warranty Terms and Procedures.
(1).Most of items support 60 Days Money Back Guarantee.
(2).Refunds will be credited within 2 or 3 business days after returned item(s) is received.
Copyright of vap-autoparts. All rights reserved.