Parts for your 1999 Daihatsu Gran move-Sway bars & links

1999 Daihatsu Gran Move sway-bars-&,-links: what they do and how to keep them right

Technical sources affirm that the 1999 Daihatsu Gran Move (also known as the Pyzar) does use sway-bars-&,-links. Daihatsu’s electronic parts catalogue for the M100/M110 series lists a front stabiliser (anti-roll) bar with stabiliser links and bushes, and factory workshop specifications describe a MacPherson strut front end with a stabiliser bar. Aftermarket catalogues common in Australia and New Zealand (e.g., Autodata, SuperPro’s bushing listings, and major parts suppliers’ link kits) also catalogue front sway bar links and bushes for this model. A rear bar may or may not be fitted depending on trim and market.

On this Gran Move, the sway bar ties the left and right suspension together to curb body roll in corners and keep the tyres planted. The sway bar links (drop links) are the short, jointed rods that connect the bar to the strut or control arm. When working properly, they sharpen steering response, improve stability in crosswinds, and make daily driving feel more settled. If links or bushes wear, the tell-tales are a hollow clunk over speed humps, light knocking on rough roads, vague turn-in, or an extra dose of lean through roundabouts.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to inspect the Gran Move’s sway-bars-&,-links every 10,000–15,000 km, or at each WOF/roadworthy. Look for split or oil-soaked bushes, torn link boots, looseness at the ball studs, and any flat spots or rust on the bar where it passes through the D-bushes. Replacing tired parts restores that tidy, predictable feel the car had when it left the factory. When fitting parts, choose bushes sized to the actual bar diameter, replace links in pairs, and torque everything at normal ride height. Rubber bushes don’t want petroleum-based greases, polyurethane kits usually need the supplied silicone-based lubricant. A wheel alignment isn’t typically required after link or bush replacement on this model, but if other suspension work is done, get it checked.

• Noise over bumps or during slow turns usually points to worn links or bushes.
• Measure the bar before ordering bushes, common sizes vary by trim.
• If a link stud spins, use the hex/Torx in the end or carefully cut it off.
• Re-torque new hardware after a few hundred kilometres of driving.

Does the 1999 Daihatsu Gran Move have sway bars and links?

Yes. The Gran Move is fitted with a front anti-roll (sway) bar and stabiliser links from the factory. Some versions may also have a rear bar, but that varies by market and trim. Parts catalogues and factory suspension specs for the M100/M110 series confirm these components are part of the front suspension.

How often should sway-bars-&,-links be replaced on a Gran Move?

There’s no set interval, because wear depends on kilometres, road conditions, and age. Many owners see original links and bushes last well past 100,000 km, but rubber hardens with time. Inspect at each service and replace when there’s play, perished bushes, split boots, or persistent clunks. If one side is gone, doing both sides together is good practice.

What symptoms mean the sway bar links or bushes need attention?

Common signs are knocking over speed bumps, a rattle at low speed on rough surfaces, extra body roll, and slightly vague steering on initial turn-in. You might also notice the noise disappear on smooth roads then return on broken surfaces. A quick lever-test with the car safely raised will usually reveal movement at the link joints or bar bushes.