Replaced all front bushings, still hear slight clicking noise going over speed bump.
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Replaced all front bushings, still hear slight clicking noise going over speed bump.
Replaced my thrust arms, Top and Bottom ball joints. Car rides great and super smooth! BUt, still hear a slight clicking noise from front left side when going over speed bumps. It was much worse before and you could hear the clicking at low speeds.
The old ball joints were all pretty bad.
Anyone ran into this before? I'm thinking it's sway bar end link? I can re grease the sway bar bushings and change end links.
Sorry if this specific question has been asked before.
The old ball joints were all pretty bad.
Anyone ran into this before? I'm thinking it's sway bar end link? I can re grease the sway bar bushings and change end links.
Sorry if this specific question has been asked before.
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My car has this too. MB told me it was the airmatic strut and that all of the rest of my suspension was perfect (only 34k miles). I still have a hard time believing the struts would cause this noise. If they still hold air perfectly, what would cause the noise?
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Ok will grease sway bar bushings and check steering rack end links I'm guessing? Anyone know what end links? Need some exact information, it will help others who encounter the same issue sooner or later.
I can't imagine its good. I thought for sure all the ball joints would correct this.
I can't imagine its good. I thought for sure all the ball joints would correct this.
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I encounter this with every Camaro I have had and now with the 55. The sway bar. You notice it most going into garage 1/2 inch elevation or places where you drive in grass(very noticable) it's annoying for sure
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#80 you mean?
Hopefully it can be replaced easily without dropping the entire rack?
I'm going to change our my steering rod end links too. they have bushings and I'm betting they are shot also.
Someone mentioned sway bar end links also in another thread. Guess it wouldn't hurt to swap those too for new ones.
Hopefully that resolves the issue.
Hopefully it can be replaced easily without dropping the entire rack?
I'm going to change our my steering rod end links too. they have bushings and I'm betting they are shot also.
Someone mentioned sway bar end links also in another thread. Guess it wouldn't hurt to swap those too for new ones.
Hopefully that resolves the issue.
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Are you saying sway bar end links? Maybe, it's a good idea now to put new sway bar bushings and grease them also.
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http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...FUdlfgodvHICsA
Use this on your sway bar bushings.
Yes #80 is correct.
Use this on your sway bar bushings.
Yes #80 is correct.
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http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...FUdlfgodvHICsA
Use this on your sway bar bushings.
Yes #80 is correct.
Use this on your sway bar bushings.
Yes #80 is correct.
1. grease sway bar bushings
2. replace tie rods on each side of steering rack
3. replace bushings #80 in diagram between steering rack and lower cross member
4. Replace sway bar end links if needed.
Is that right? Am I Missing anything? TIA
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I have the worst feeling changing out the #80 bushings, assuming there is 2. Is going to be a PITA. Does this require removing the steering rack??
1. grease sway bar bushings
2. replace tie rods on each side of steering rack
3. replace bushings #80 in diagram between steering rack and lower cross member
4. Replace sway bar end links if needed.
Is that right? Am I Missing anything? TIA
1. grease sway bar bushings
2. replace tie rods on each side of steering rack
3. replace bushings #80 in diagram between steering rack and lower cross member
4. Replace sway bar end links if needed.
Is that right? Am I Missing anything? TIA
#2 if you are going to do inner tie rods as well you will need a grease gun and some grease. you will be able to tell how much play your inner tie rods have when you remove the outer portion if the inner portion just drops without any resistance at all it is time for replacements. you will need a ball joint separator. I have both the press and the separator and am also located in San Diego.
#3 the steering rack isn't all that complicated to take out shouldn't cause you too much of a problem.
#4 correct.
#5 you should also look into replacing your thrust arms. If you search my post history I made a DIY sadly it is titled control arms. you will need the press if you are going to attempt this. I highly recommend it.
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#1 you will need to use the correct grease. I posted a link to some really great grease should have to do it once a year.
#2 if you are going to do inner tie rods as well you will need a grease gun and some grease. you will be able to tell how much play your inner tie rods have when you remove the outer portion if the inner portion just drops without any resistance at all it is time for replacements. you will need a ball joint separator. I have both the press and the separator and am also located in San Diego.
#3 the steering rack isn't all that complicated to take out shouldn't cause you too much of a problem.
#4 correct.
#5 you should also look into replacing your thrust arms. If you search my post history I made a DIY sadly it is titled control arms. you will need the press if you are going to attempt this. I highly recommend it.
#2 if you are going to do inner tie rods as well you will need a grease gun and some grease. you will be able to tell how much play your inner tie rods have when you remove the outer portion if the inner portion just drops without any resistance at all it is time for replacements. you will need a ball joint separator. I have both the press and the separator and am also located in San Diego.
#3 the steering rack isn't all that complicated to take out shouldn't cause you too much of a problem.
#4 correct.
#5 you should also look into replacing your thrust arms. If you search my post history I made a DIY sadly it is titled control arms. you will need the press if you are going to attempt this. I highly recommend it.
Saw the grease link, thanks
Inner tie rods? Im guessing the rods in between the outer tie rods and steering rack? Might be a better idea to change those along with new outer tie rods? I have a feeling they will droop down, its never been changed.
I changed thrust arms and a long with upper and lower ball joints. THey were totally shot.
Sweet, thanks for the generous offer buddy! I would but, I'm not in SD at moment. I'm out of town work related and going to a local indy shop.
So, at the very least the steering rack needs to be moved out of the way to replace #80 bushings you mentioned?
Trying to gather detailed info and head to indy shop so I can tell them exactly what needs to be done. I will also bring the parts.
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#1 you will need to use the correct grease. I posted a link to some really great grease should have to do it once a year.
#2 if you are going to do inner tie rods as well you will need a grease gun and some grease. you will be able to tell how much play your inner tie rods have when you remove the outer portion if the inner portion just drops without any resistance at all it is time for replacements. you will need a ball joint separator. I have both the press and the separator and am also located in San Diego.
#3 the steering rack isn't all that complicated to take out shouldn't cause you too much of a problem.
#4 correct.
#5 you should also look into replacing your thrust arms. If you search my post history I made a DIY sadly it is titled control arms. you will need the press if you are going to attempt this. I highly recommend it.
#2 if you are going to do inner tie rods as well you will need a grease gun and some grease. you will be able to tell how much play your inner tie rods have when you remove the outer portion if the inner portion just drops without any resistance at all it is time for replacements. you will need a ball joint separator. I have both the press and the separator and am also located in San Diego.
#3 the steering rack isn't all that complicated to take out shouldn't cause you too much of a problem.
#4 correct.
#5 you should also look into replacing your thrust arms. If you search my post history I made a DIY sadly it is titled control arms. you will need the press if you are going to attempt this. I highly recommend it.
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Probably need to replace the boots and have them regressed if I'm going to change out the inner tie rods for steering rack.
Thanks for the help!
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Link to bushings?
I need to refresh my front end! I just did my inner tie rods (and outer since I was in there anyways) because my right boot was torn over the fall, which allowed crud and other debris to get in there and eat away at the joint, and the wheel developed play over the course of a few months. I just got new tires delivered today, so might as well refresh the whole front end before I go for an alignment!
Thanks
I need to refresh my front end! I just did my inner tie rods (and outer since I was in there anyways) because my right boot was torn over the fall, which allowed crud and other debris to get in there and eat away at the joint, and the wheel developed play over the course of a few months. I just got new tires delivered today, so might as well refresh the whole front end before I go for an alignment!
Thanks
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Link to bushings?
I need to refresh my front end! I just did my inner tie rods (and outer since I was in there anyways) because my right boot was torn over the fall, which allowed crud and other debris to get in there and eat away at the joint, and the wheel developed play over the course of a few months. I just got new tires delivered today, so might as well refresh the whole front end before I go for an alignment!
Thanks
I need to refresh my front end! I just did my inner tie rods (and outer since I was in there anyways) because my right boot was torn over the fall, which allowed crud and other debris to get in there and eat away at the joint, and the wheel developed play over the course of a few months. I just got new tires delivered today, so might as well refresh the whole front end before I go for an alignment!
Thanks
Here you go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151375011128?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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