Not sure what this part is called

Spelchy · Jul 3rd, 2003, 11:17 AM

Hi, I have an 87 pulsar with the CA16DE engine. I'm replacing the left axle, and i've got it pulled out. The problem is, the boot ripped because of the support underneath where the axle goes. So I was investigating and I noticed that there is a little strut, or something, that comes off of the swaybar and attatches to the support, and I don't know what the strut thing is called. It's like 3 inches long, but I bet it's responsible for the torn boot.

If anyone knows what this part is called, That would help me out a lot. The guesses I've ventured are either a 'swaybar strut', or 'swaybar anchor'. I can't really think of anything else, but i need to buy one.
Thanks.

RiceBox · Jul 3rd, 2003, 02:18 PM

I think it's called th swaybar link, but I can't remember. This is gonna drive me nuts!!! If I remember I will post. I'm sure any parts supplier will know what you are talking about.

RiceBox · Jul 3rd, 2003, 02:19 PM

SWAYBAR END LINK!!!

Spelchy · Jul 4th, 2003, 12:05 PM

thanks, i got it and my car is on the road now.

The guy at nissan called it a swaybar end link, but at another part store some lady said it was called a swaybar stablizer. just for reference.

thanks again

recycled_toddler · Mar 4th, 2004, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by spelch

The guy at nissan called it a swaybar end link, but at another part store some lady said it was called a swaybar stablizer.

You're all wrong. It's called a doohickey...

Or a thingumabob.

Or a doo-dad, or a whatchamacallit?

Actually, come to think of it, it's a CV axle bootripper! The Nissan parts guy calls it by its nontechnical name: 'Employment Security'!

Gsolo · Mar 4th, 2004, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recycled_toddler

You're all wrong. It's called a doohickey...

Or a thingumabob.

Or a doo-dad, or a whatchamacallit?

Actually, come to think of it, it's a CV axle bootripper! The Nissan parts guy calls it by its nontechnical name: 'Employment Security'!

That was pointless. Its a stabilizer/sway bar end link. I've heard swaybar stabilizer before too cause thats how the computers at CSK write it to save space and the person behind the computer doesn'tknow any better. And if it rips off your CV boot then you have something way out of place.

Myetball · Mar 4th, 2004, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recycled_toddler

You're all wrong. It's called a doohickey...

Or a thingumabob.

Or a doo-dad, or a whatchamacallit?

Actually, come to think of it, it's a CV axle bootripper! The Nissan parts guy calls it by its nontechnical name: 'Employment Security'!

A little levity goes a long way.

BTW, WTF is with dredging up all the old posts...my inbox was packed with replies to subscribed thread that were long dead

Nice to see new guys are actually reading the old stuff.