Anti-link bar stabilizer leaning against the metal causing damage

Tiny
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There is a picture that I uploaded that bar is leaning against the car and my question will be, is that going to cause serious damage? I bought the brushes for it but how long I can still drive it for? What can happen the worst thing? There is no weird or loud noises only if I drop in serious pot hole.
Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:45 AM

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Tiny
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The picture shows the bar the top is leaning towards that metal and that is where the wheel is.
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

I have to be honest, I am not sure what I am looking at. I see the stabilizer bar coming across, and I see something bolted onto the frame. Where is the stabilizer bar touching the car? Can you take a side view of the components in question and one from the underside of the car so I can get a better feel for what is happening?

I attached two pictures of the components I think you are referring to. One mounts to the strut and the other mounts to the frame. Let me know which picture it is.

Thanks,
Joe
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 1:17 PM
Tiny
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It is the first image of yours 12 part and here is my other image I marked it for you that bolt and the second image is what I bought to repair it. I am waiting for it to come me and mechanic try to moving that bolt it is not moving no where it is stable.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 AT 1:55 AM
Tiny
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This is how my other side looks like. Looks good to me but my question is, what can happen to my other side? What is the purpose of that stabilizer part 12? The other one is good not broken. Just want to know what can happen if the part to brakes through the flat metal? How does it function? First picture is the healthy side and second picture is not. That bolt is leaning against the metal frame creating a hole. I guess it damage but me and mechanic tried moving it with the key did not move at all, but when it drives does it move?
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 AT 5:24 AM
Tiny
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Okay, that is an upper stabilizer link on your vehicle. It connects the engine cradle / cross member to the frame of the vehicle. It's purpose is to provide strength to the suspension as well as stability. It needs replaced. If it fails, the vehicle will not handle properly and could be dangerous.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 AT 5:33 PM
Tiny
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I bought these are they the right ones? The bar does not have any damage or crack, it is just that bolt leaning against the car. Frame.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 AT 9:03 PM
Tiny
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They look correct. Are you sure the bolt is not attached to the frame? It should be.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 AT 9:27 PM
Tiny
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It is attached but we tried screwing it out but it is tough job and tried moving it no chance does not move anywhere.
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 AT 9:34 PM
Tiny
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If the bolt will not move, you may need to heat around it so the steel expands.

Let me know.
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 AT 1:31 PM
Tiny
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It is stable just cannot hit any pot holes. My mechanic is fixing it as soon as the parts comes.
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a plan. I would not wait too long. Let me know if you have questions or need anything.

Joe
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018 AT 5:07 PM
Tiny
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That is right will not wait long. Thanks for help and time.
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Friday, November 30th, 2018 AT 3:26 AM
Tiny
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You are very welcome. Take care.

Joe
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Friday, November 30th, 2018 AT 2:26 PM

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