changing sway bar links 99 yukon 4x4

[russell]

someone please help me out i have heard all the threads on here on how to change out sway bar links and i have even looked up several videos on how to do it and i am completely lost i have one side done but can not get the other side to line up i have tried everything i have tried leaving it down on the ground i have tried taking wheels off and jacking up the lca i have tried everything but i do have a question the yukon has had the torsion bars adjusted for a little lift it was done when i bought it would that have anything at all to do with the holes not lining up please help i have got to get this thing back together

 

[bowtiefreak]

I just muscled mine back together. Put one side on and keep it loose, then work on the other side and I think I even tried a ratchet strap once upon a time to help pull it all together.

You do have the right lengths right?

 

[russell]

yes i have the right ones i have also tried the rachet strap but i need to loosen the other side i went ahead and tightened it thanks for the advice

 

[bowtiefreak]

It took me a few attempts and finally after a small break (beer) it just fit better.

 

[blizz]

Put it on the ground. Both sides and turn the wheel accordingly. Then jack up the lca. Should line up perfectly. If not. You may have a twisted sway bar. Oh I also loosened the bracket that holds the bushings to give them a little more play.

 

[2000tahoeZ71]

I had to jack my lower control arm up to get them to line up. What blizz said is dead on. They will go just take a little finessing.