lbk16

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I just had some Cobb sways installed -- now, at low speeds, I hear what can best be described as creaking coming from the front suspension. I also hear it when coming to a stop and starting -- but not when going over bumps. I live in Michigan (so it's cold). I am thinking that the new bushings are just noisy b/c of the cold and may need some time to break in. Any other sage advice? I should add that I have a 2005 Touring. It has 16k miles -- I have searched and I doubt that it is one of my endlinks, since the car has so few miles on it. I should also tell you that I recently installed a front and rear BBK (Racing Brake).

thekinn

iTrader: (18)

It's the endlinks. Powergrid is your next mod.

sna z

iTrader: (4)

Has your car been lowered? if so, it might be your end links binding at an awkward angle. you may to look at an adjustable endlink (powergrid is a good choice)

lbk16

iTrader: (6)

Thekinn -- looks like you are local, I take it you had the same issue. Where did you get the power grid endlinks and is there anything I can do in the interim?

Sna Z -- Nope, car is at stock height.

thekinn

iTrader: (18)

Ebay. I only got the front endlinks - they are pretty expensive, but, solved the problem. Worth the money imo. It is surprising that yours are creaking already. IIRC mine took at least a few weeks to start making noise.. but you are describing the tell-tale signs of creaky endlinks.

Nothing else you can do really... Just tolerate the noise .

Yup. I'm in Ferndale - keep an eye on the Regional forum. We try to get some meets together when the weather breaks.

lbk16

iTrader: (6)

Looks like I need to order up a set then. Its worth it to stop the creaking. The sway bars have been on for a few weeks, I just have not been driving the car. I don't think I noticed it the first time I drive the car, but it is definitely getting worse. I live in FH, but I work in Southfield. I hit up the Fly Trap for lunch at least twice a month -- I love that place. I will keep an eye on the forum. Thanks for the advice.

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

How stiff did you go on the bar up front ??? Its probably the endlinks and its probably because you have to bars set way to still , thinking it will help the way the car handles.

lbk16

iTrader: (6)

medium stiff setting.

idrive_MD

iTrader: (8)

it should not be your end links, unless they are that different from the G35 which i have. I have my cobb front set at 3/4...never once have I heard a noise from them, the rears, yes...but never the fronts. You may have simply over tightened them. Find the OEM torque spec or do it the ol'fashioned way...just loosen them a bit (tighten them until you feel they are just beyond snung, then loosen 1/2 to a full turn from that). You could have also have not put enough grease on them as well...lube em up like it was your first time, I also used teflon tape around the bar in the bushing area.

I would try all of that before replacing your endlinks...also if the brakes were to blame you should only hear the squeak durring braking and it would range from a long squeel to short chirping.

good luck

thekinn

iTrader: (18)

Yeah.. I did all that stuff too when my 'creaking' began. Removed, greased up the bushings (again). Tightened to spec. In the end.. it was all a waste of time because it was the endlinks all along. The sound may go away temporarily after doing all of that - but it will return shortly..

lbk16

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I did both. I removed the bars and greased them up -- I also installed the adjustable endlinks -- my stockers were just about gone. They were binding when I tried to move them by hand. The noise is gone. Thanks for the advice.

mberthia

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I plan to change my end links. What grease should I use for the swaybar bushings? Since I'll be doing the end links, might as well grease these bushings...