Just replaced the rear sway bar links on my 05 Outback and there is still a little play (rattle) in the sway bar bushings.

Looking at the brackets that hold the bushings, are the nuts welded onto the frame or is it an independent nut and bolt?

I am soaking everything in sight with PB Blaster but if there is a chance of snapping that bolt off inside a fixed nut, I may just turn up the radio and forget about the noise.

Edited August 23, 20196 yr by brus brother

If yours are like my 05 wagon( no reason it shouldn't), it's a fixed nut.

No reason that 12mm should break. But Murphy rears its head at odd times..

Poly bushings are better and don't forget the lube.

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