David, I think he meant that you wrap the zip ties around the swaybar and subframe, otherwise you may need 2 people to make sure it stays still. I can tell you from experience, you really don't want to cross thread a bolt at this angle.https://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/...es/redface.gif

That's my best guess at what he meant, assuming he may not see this back from two years.
Also, I've posted a link below for those curious in these, as I am:

Also, if possible please post before/after shots as I'm very interested in this upgrade.
Thanks,
Mike

 

Mike,

That makes sense now, and I'll be sure to pass this on to the mechanic. If you live near an AutoZone, they can get the Energy Suspension bushings for you for $23.99. Mine took two days to get here, so not too bad.

The mechanic I use works at his home garage, complete with lift, so I'll be sure to take some pictures for you guys. I'm hoping this will silence the noise coming out of the front end -- time will tell!

Thanks,
David

 

Ok....just got back from vacation and picked up my Pacifica this morning.

The "clunk" is gone!

Here's what I had done:

Replaced both front struts with Monroe Quick-Struts
Replaced both inner and outer tie-rod ends
Replaced sway bar bushings with Energy Suspension
Replaced timing belt, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and all related tensioners and pulleys

Unfortunately, the mechanic forgot to take before pics of the sway bar bushings. I can post some pics of them as they look now. He did have to modify the bracket slightly in order to accomodate the factory hardware, but he said it was a quick fix.

My first impression was how quiet the car was, and how much better it handled and drove. The struts were the original ones, and they were pretty well shot. The bump stops had nearly disintegrated, and that likely was contributing to some of the noise.

Now if I could only do something about my mediocre gas mileage!!

 

Anyone know the width of the OEM bushing?
I have a "special" plastic sheet that is designed to have metal slide smoothly on one side and has adhesive on the other side.
I hope to cut it to the right width and slide inside the old bushings after loosening the bolts that hold them.