Need Help...Couple of quick questions while LBJ, ITR, OTR in progress

So, when I popped off the right tire, the swaybar link is broken. Seems like I have read where others have left it until they could get to replacing the links. Also, I think I read where the BJ stud in the SB link sometimes spins and is hard to get off. This happened with the OTR on the same side but I was able to get a small Vice Grip on the OTR stud and ratchet off the 19 mm crown nut.

Are there any potential hangups in removing the swaybar? I am really pressed for time and would like to remove it while there but worried I might get hung up. Picture below.

2nd question...is there any part of the steering rack shaft pictured below that should be lubed with moly grease or is that for the gear only inside?

 

1st off, pull the dead link, leave the other intact so the bar will remain stable.

If you need a gently used OEM pair, I think I still have mine (I'll need to check). I can ship to you and probably have them there in 1-2 day if needed.

If you intend to lift, you should have extended links to avoid this type of thing. If you have heavier springs, you can pull the bar totally, I and others have, I only feel uncomfortable sway when hitting curves at speed, like, circular interstate off-ramps.

I think you asked about grease before and got mixed answers. I haven't been there/done that, and I'm rolling out to do Dad stuff w/kids, so I can't RTFM

 

I just did this recently on a crustier-looking rig than yours and it wasn't a big deal. If you do run into that, most SB links will have flats for a wrench, or in this case, a hex hole on the end of the stud to hold it still. You can get a box end wrench on the nut, and stick an allen key through it that will bind itself up on the knuckle and stop it from spinning.