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Does your aftermarket swaybar make clunking/popping/knocking noises?

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by myG35zx
I know I have said this several times already, but check the brackets that secure it to the frame. Even though they may look secure, I have found that they can be tweaked a bit that then causes "clunks" when driving.

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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I just installed Zerk fitting into my front swaybar mounts so i dont have to tear it apart for a lube job. Its a simple mod , and took 1/2 hour.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
I just installed Zerk fitting into my front swaybar mounts so i dont have to tear it apart for a lube job. Its a simple mod , and took 1/2 hour.
Do a DIY...I'd really like to see how you go about this. Also, tried to buy a gun to do the backs and couldn't figure out what fitting(s) to buy.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
Do a DIY...I'd really like to see how you go about this. Also, tried to buy a gun to do the backs and couldn't figure out what fitting(s) to buy.
1/4 28 straight Zerk fitting $5 , 1/4 28 tap with drill bit $3 . Drill thru the thickest part of the bushing ,(dead middle ) and the bracket at the same time. Tap the hole , thread the Zerk in , and bolt it together.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
Good to know! What is the part number for the new piece...just to make sure when anyone following your footsteps does not get the left-over old design.
well, the invoice has the following part numbers but does not list left or right.

54618-AL511 and 54668-CD001

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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
1/4 28 straight Zerk fitting $5 , 1/4 28 tap with drill bit $3 . Drill thru the thickest part of the bushing ,(dead middle ) and the bracket at the same time. Tap the hole , thread the Zerk in , and bolt it together.
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well, the invoice has the following part numbers but does not list left or right.

54618-AL511 and 54668-CD001

Chris
...and thank you!
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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Here's the end of my sway bar clank issue:

After lifting the car several times, I found that when my filler tube recall was performed, the dealership didn't tighten my Stillen exhaust up very well. It began knocking on my rear sways over largish bumps and what not. It got worse over time. Dealership heard nothing so I went looking. After banging around for a while I finally put an "old" sway bushing over the rear sway and pinched it between the exhaust. Noise was gone. Re-hung/tightened the exhaust, sound still gone. Even though the clearance looked enough, nearly 1", it wasn't.

OMG. it's **** I just wrote LOL
it's late and I'm feeling better...
but a true story, I swear
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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Well it appears taht my sound may indeed come from something other than the links. I brought the car back in becuase the clunking came back. The tech removed the endlinks and drove it around. The sound was still there - the same sound. So he inspected the compression rods and he beleives they are the real issue. $900 plus tax! I'm debating what to do.
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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my car makes a poping noise only when turning to the left, could this be the same thing you guys with wndlinks or loose bolts are talking about?
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Old Nov 22, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Hotchkis, no issues.
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