Swaybar link life?

[stu1]

Hi Guys,
I've just had to order new swaybar links after 22 months - the ones fitted were Lemforder. In fact one of them broke as I removed it - the connecting rod where it joins the balljoint snapped - it had been broke about 3/4 of the way through from new by the looks of it (corrosion).

Anyway - is this a normal kinda life? I've had noises from the front end for a few months now which would indicate the ball joints had worn out within about 18 months. I kinda hoped they would last longer than that.

[632 Regal]

Hi Stu, it's possible it was over tightened and at a bad angle. I had other links and they were impossible to remove after a while. I have ran teh Lems for a couple years now, removed several times and still good items. Again im thinking they may have been over tightened or at a bad angle, not the easiest parts to get at.