by Tegarst on August 16th, 2007

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The front sway bar on my 2000 Chevy Astro snapped where it attaches at the left tire. How hard is this to change and how expensive will the new sway bar cost?

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  • by ron s is back on August 17th, 2007

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    If it's done like most sway bars. There should be a bolt that is attached to the lower A-arm, and that goes to the sway bar. I would need to know which part broke. The end of the bar or the boldt attaching it to the lower a-arm. Either one is not too hard to fix.
    As far as the expense, I'm not sure. I usually go to a junk yard and get a part like this.

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  • by JASONtheplumber on July 20th, 2011

    JASONtheplumber

    I just repaired mine on my Astro which had the same exact failure. There are two supports for the bumper and from there it is like any other sway bar. I had to cut one of the links but otherwise it was not difficult.

    I believe GM really cheaped out on the sway bar. The stock (hollow) sway bar seems like they're dangerous. I spent a few extra bucks for an after-maket Belltech sway bar. There is a big difference and I wasn't sure until it arrived! It's larger and solid. I would highly recommend if you have a 2wd van. Not sure if there is one to fit a 4wd model. The new heavier sway bar cost 165 with free shipping from autoaccessoriesgarage. The van has never handled so well.

    Btw- this is a great time to grease all those pesky grease fittings. That actually took longer than installing the sway bar.

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