Project Viper: Part 14 – Maintenance: Swaybar Bushings, Ball Joints and Boots

Viper GTS lower control arm balljoint bootWith the upright removed, we could see the dirty grease in the lower control arm ball joint.

Viper GTS lower control arm boots removed and cleanedAfter removing the boot, we cleaned up all of the old grease to expose the ball joint in excellent condition.

Viper GTS removed end linkNext, we removed the swaybar end link.

Viper GTS swaybar end links old vs newThe new end links were greatly needed when looking at the condition of the stock ones.

Viper GTS front toe linkThe same goes for the toe-links.  The stock one (top) has seen much better days compared to the new toe-link with a fresh rubber boot (bottom).

9 comments

  1. Amazing how much new sway bar bushings and links can improve limit handling and on center feel. Especially on old cars that get driven hard!

  2. Is NanoPro MT Marine Grease safe to use on rubber? I’m not the best with grease chemistry, but my understanding is if it’s petroleum based, you shouldn’t be using it on rubber.

    Great article and a good reminder to people that time take its toll on cars, even if they’re hardly driven.

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