Any tips or tricks for replacing rear sway bar links?

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Ziggy59
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Car: 2017 Nissan Altima SR 2.5L

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'17 Altima SR. Rear sway bar links are in the worst spot making it difficult to replace. I tried it once and gave up after getting the bottom nut halfway off. I guess I didn't get it tightened all the way so it's clunking now. I'd really like to just replace both of them if I have to get back under there.

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VStar650CL
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Car: 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

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If they're rusted in, there's usually no alternative but to get out the air cutter. Grabbing the stud with anything usually just butchers the threads and guarantees the nut will get stuck half-off. If you don't have cutting tools, try a nut-splitter.
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