Whats known about the front suspension rattle on the 06ish models..

[Monzaveo]

I found out tonight,that its my sway bar end links. Its loose and clanky where it attaches to the sway bar.

Anyone have any links to a good cheap set of endlinks? Anyone use custom heim joint end links?

[Monzaveo]

Just an update to what I posted above. I read in another thread that I might only need the updated sway bar bushings, and not new endlinks.

How easy or hard are these to install?

[petrified.rabbit]

I have a set up for custom links in development. Just can't get the big manufacturers to pay much attention to me with such a small order. They promise me "anytime now". they are designed to be used with coilovers But they would work with the stock suspension as well.

I have one stock endlink if you only need one.

The bushing are slightly more involved. But easy. Time consuming.

Seregy will warn you though. I think everything is easy.

[serega12]

Keith, it's Sergey, not Seregy...

And yes, just because petrified.rabbit says it's easy, it's not always so. Even though I agree with him in sway bar bushings - they're easy but time consuming. But they did help with noise on my 06. Just make sure you order them with your VIN because some years have 17mm sway bar, and other ones are 18mm.

[petrified.rabbit]

excuse the iphone typing.. at least i started putting in the second "e" i think ill let the auto correct make it "serg" or "sergy" again..

i wonder was "postwhore" corrects too.. :P

[serega12]

I take it you meant "what" it corrects to... That's ok, iPhone is still superior to everything out there... if you put some duct tape on the antenna that is..

[Monzaveo]

How is replacing the sway bar bushing....

What will I need a c-clamp? a press?

Do you need to remove the sway bar?

[serega12]

lift the car. take the front wheels off. The sway bar bushings will be in plain site. if not, just follow the sway bar to the bushing. There are two bolts holding the bushing clamps, just loosen those (it's a little hard to get in there with the wrench, but it's doable). Take the old bushing off (I found it easier to slide it out towards the wheel when the pressure is off the clamp and take it off there, reverse to install). install the new one. you're done.

[Monzaveo]

Thanks...

Now I think there's been a misunderstanding....

The bushings or part I need is right at the end of the swaybar, where it connects to the endlink.

Its loose and making noise from right there.

Do I need new endlinks? Is there even a bushing at the end of the swaybar? Maybe mines hogged out and needs replacement? I hope not. Looks like I better pull a wheel and see.

[serega12]

a good idea to begin with anyways. what's the mileage on your car? endlinks should last for a while...