This post is a few years late but I replaced the sway bar. Took me about 10 hours but saved me $1k
Getting in the new one was some what of a puzzle but it eventually found its way in. My Dad just had a neighbor weld out some new ends....now why didnt I think of that?

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-1979 300D - Odometer stopped at 160K. Car had approximately 240K and threw a rod.
-1984 300SD - 150K - leaks oil, converted A/C to R-134(big mistake!) Runs great / 24MPG - Still can't find that oil leak! Any ideas?
-1994 3/4 Dodge Diesel. The neighbors love our noisy autos!