Can this be done

[So MA!]

It seems as if I need to change the bushings in the leaf springs and the sway bar link kit. I have a lot of questions:

Can the link kit be changed without any major tools?
I can not seem to find the link kit any place other than the dealer.
Do I have to change the link or just the bushings?

As for the bushings in the leaf springs I think that I would have to go to a specialist. Would it be easier just to have it all done by them?
Any help would be great

[Mikz86TA]

End links for the swaybar are easy but there are 2 different usual setups. One has a bar with a ring end at which a long bolt and nut sandwich 4 donut looking bushings each side woth a spacer sleeve and washers. The other like on a stock S10 rear has a dogbone looking link between the bar and frame with tube/sleeve bushings. Some of these need to be pressed out if they have seized in there for a long time. Both are easy to do with hand tools. Be sure to tighten with both wheels on the ground and body weight even when installing them. This will pre-load at ride level and eliminate binding. Ive never done leaf bushings and I assume you are referring to the ends where they mount to the frame. Probably a press in/out design like a control arm bushing.

[Mikz86TA]

BTW.....link kits/bushings......EnergySuspension, Pro-Thane, Suspension Tecniques, Herb Adams, Etc

[Mikz86TA]

Sorry....I hit send message too early..I wasnt finished. Damn SoCo. Hehehe Moog, Dana, check out auto parts stores.