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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Hi, I just finished installing new OEM front sway bar bushings. I know the smaller bushings on the endlink have a washer one one side and Im wondering if I've got it flipped around backwards. I did both sides the same, at least I'm consistently wrong if thats whats causing the new clunking up front! Any thoughts? Does the washer go between the bushing and the nut on the bottom or between the bushing and the LCA mounting tab? Thanks
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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okay, the end links are fine. It must be hitting the subframe.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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maybe you have it upside down.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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LOL. pretty sure I didnt, or couldnt do that!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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I put in new Polyurethane Bushings on the sway bar and started hearing clunking sometimes. Did you tighten them up with the load on them?
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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no, I just tightened them up with the wheels off. Maybe thats why??
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Well I have always heard that you should torque the bolts on with the weight on them.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Well, I turned the wheel to full lock, and got a few turns on the bottom bolt. I'll drive it tomorrow and see. I remember from before, it didnt take much for a sway abr to make noise.
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