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How much does Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement cost in San Francisco?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in San Francisco. Our mechanics in San Francisco are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in San Francisco.

Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2014 Toyota Venza$106$11.07$94.9910%$118.57
2006 Subaru Outback$99$4.16$94.9911%$111.66
2008 Kia Sportage$118$22.99$94.999%$130.49
2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT$117$22.00$94.999%$129.50
2011 BMW 750Li$122$26.92$94.999%$134.42
2012 Porsche Cayman$250$155.39$94.994%$262.89

Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement Service

What are stabilizer bar bushings and how do they work?

Stabilizer bar bushings are rubber bushings designed to isolate the steel stabilizer bar from the vehicle frame and suspension. The stabilizer bar itself is typically connected to the lower control arms or another suspension component. Through a twisting action, the bar counteracts vehicle lean as you turn around a corner. Cars may be equipped with just a front stabilizer bar or both front and rear stabilizer bars.

When to consider replacing stabilizer bar bushings:

  • Knocking, clunking, grinding or squeaking noises. If a bushing has failed, the type of noise you hear depends on the location and extent of the failure. Complete loss of the bushing will cause metal-to-metal contact; you might hear clunking or grinding. If the bushing has dried out and is hard, you might hear squeaking.
  • Visible physical damage. On visual inspection, the bushings may be cut, abraded, dislodged, loose, or even missing.

How do mechanics replace stabilizer bar bushings?

  • Raise and support the vehicle using steel safety stands
  • Remove tire and wheel assemblies on both ends of the axle.
  • Detach stabilizer bar bushing clamp, or stabilizer bar link, depending on the location of the bushing to be replaced. Often, if the stabilizer bushing to the vehicle frame mount is being replaced, the stabilizer bar must be completely detached at all links for there to be enough space to install the new frame bushings.
  • Once all bushings and required hardware are replaced, the bushing mounts are tightened with a load on the suspension. If required by the service manual, this step ensures the bushings will be in an unloaded condition and not pinched when the vehicle is sitting at normal ride height.
  • The vehicle is lowered and road tested to ensure normal cornering; meaning body lean within acceptable limits and without noise.

Is it safe to drive with a stabilizer bar bushings problem?

Yes. Although not a severe threat, aside from the likely presence of noise, operation at highway speeds when performing sudden maneuvers can be affected — especially if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load. Seek repair at your earliest convenience.

When replacing stabilizer bar bushings keep in mind:

  • The mechanic will inspect the stabilizer bar itself for corrosion, cracks and accident damage.
  • Bushings are sold in pairs because it is recommended they be replaced in pairs.
  • Always have all bushings inspected, including the bushings in the stabilizer bar links, even if just the stabilizer bar frame mount bushings are replaced.
  • Removal and re-attachment of the stabilizer bar, and replacement of the bushings, normally has no effect on wheel alignment.

Recent Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement reviews in San Francisco

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Vlad

14 years of experience
79 reviews
Vlad
14 years of experience
Very professional, well prepared and thorough!

Jay

37 years of experience
953 reviews
Jay
37 years of experience
Jay’s great! On time, professional and gets the job done. Second time using Jay and will continue to do so.

Robert

7 years of experience
20 reviews
Robert
7 years of experience
Robert called me the day of my appointment to tell me he had run a little longer than expected on the previous job. He said we would be about 20 min later then my scheduled appointment and asked me if that would work for me or would I like to reschedule. I said that worked for me and he was there in 20 min. He was polite, very knowledgeable, loves working on cars and listened to what I had to say before getting started. He had all the tools, parts, etc, needed for this job because he took the time to get the necessary info to do the job right and was ready to go. He replaced the front sway bar bushings on my 2008 Grand Caravan in just over an hour at my house. Covered the driver's seat while checking mileage etc. Cleaned up when he was done. He did a great job. Nice job Robert. Would I use Robert again. Absolutely! Thanks “Your Mechanic”. RRO

Leo

32 years of experience
12 reviews
Leo
32 years of experience
Did a great job very detailed oriented. Came right on time

Rigoberto

11 years of experience
739 reviews
Rigoberto
11 years of experience
Excellent

Victor

11 years of experience
211 reviews
Victor
11 years of experience
Professional--Victor showed up on time and completed work on schedule. Very knowledgeable and took time for explaining work performed. Replaced front pads and rotors and rear pads as well as sway bar links and bushings. Definitely recommend!

Bryan

22 years of experience
45 reviews
Bryan
22 years of experience
Bryan corrected the problem quickly and in a very professional manner. I will always request when my car needs attention in the future.

Kevin

24 years of experience
536 reviews
Kevin
24 years of experience
Very helpful, courteous, and professional.

Michael

25 years of experience
187 reviews
Michael
25 years of experience
Showed up on time. Didn't mind working outside, even though it was windy and cooler than usual. Credited back my card for work requested that wasn't necessary, did a thorough inspection and explained the repairs done and specific problems identified. Work was completed ahead of schedule. I will definitely use his service again and recommend to others.

Attila

19 years of experience
917 reviews
Attila
19 years of experience
Mr. Attila was an exceptionally professional mechanic. He arrived and went straight down to fix my car. In less than an hour, he repaired the car to satisfaction. This mechanic was a rare find, over and above professional attitude, his client orientation is over the top. Keep up!

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