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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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ok i just installed hotchkis sway bars and powergrid endlinks....now my steering feels like crap whenever i go over uneven pavement my steering gets pulled and my steering wheel feels very loose and i get a clunking noise up front....anyone have suggestions?
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Since the problem occurred after you installed your parts, double check to make sure you have everything tighten down. If nothing else, remove the sways and endlinks and put your stock stuff back on and see if that helps.
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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+1 check your install. It could just be the stiffness associated with the sways. I think the Hotchkis are adjustable, so check the setting. If you just drive the car around town, might be better to stay stock anyway.
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Clunking indicates that you didn't tighten the bolts on the endlinks enough. They have to be VERY tight.

What settings on the sways are you using F/R?
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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i have them set on medium....you might be right on the endlink bolts i ll double check tomm....thanx for your help
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Data88@pm
i have them set on medium....you might be right on the endlink bolts i ll double check tomm....thanx for your help
IIRC, Hotchkis recommends tightening the front endlink bolts to 40ft-lbs. I just installed the front sway and didn't have any noise issues. You did grease up the bushings right?
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