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That's correct. Washers under the bolt heads. IIRC, no factory torque spec was given for the upper bolts. Uppers are threaded into extruded u-nuts similar to the frame bushing brackets that rarely come loose. There was a TSB for new design end links and the torque spec was increased to 55-59 ft/lbs. I tried 50 ft/lbs and was chewing up bushings every year. That 76 ft/lb. spec for the lower bolts seems insanely tight and would cause the sway bar to severely bind. JMO
I'm using the Moog flange bolts supplied with the K80085 kits. If you still have them it may be an option.
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/rear-sway-bar-link-upper-mounting-bolt.414114/
I'm using the Moog flange bolts supplied with the K80085 kits. If you still have them it may be an option.
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/rear-sway-bar-link-upper-mounting-bolt.414114/