Actually the rear swaybar bolts directly to the control arms, and doesn't ever contact the frame.
The front swaybar endlinks are super easy to replace, except in some cases I've seen where they're rusted so badly they need to be cut off. However, the end links are easily accessible, and IIRC, they use a 14mm (or 9/16") nut top and bottom.
Another question, Do I need to jack both sides up at once or can I change them one at a time?
If the front is not level, the bar will be pushing, trying to level the car. The front must be level while doing this. Keep one side's hardware as loose as possible while working on the other side. Same story if you also do the bar to subframe bushings too. Otherwise the bar gets a bit heavy and an extra hand is needed.
Go poly on the end links , not rubber, or you will be doing this again after enthusiastic driving. I have NEVER regretted doing this on any of my cars. If you do the middle ones too, it will tighten up handling a bit; but clean up the hardware and use the right grease. The frame bushings can squeak sometimes if not clean and when cold.
It's kinda unusual to need new endlinks unless you've changed the ride height of the car. What was wrong with the old ones? Were they bent or broken? If so, you shouldn't be replacing them with the same length links, and you probably need shorter ones. Were the links OK, but the bushings were worn out? If so, you can get new urethane ones them at the local parts store. In fact you can get the links there too, in various lengths.
you dont need the plastic part, just use the nuts on top
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