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| Author: | BostonX [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Front Sway Link |
Considering upgrading sway bar links up front. Should I just do bushings or the whole link? What's the benefit to doing the whole link? |
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| Author: | TKX [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
BostonX wrote: Considering upgrading sway bar links up front. Should I just do bushings or the whole link? What's the benefit to doing the whole link? First question, why are you swapping them? Making noise?Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | BostonX [ Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
Hi, yes. Went wheeling and how I have an insufferable squeak up front whenever i go over any bump. I haven't had the wheels off yet but I'm thinking sway bar end links and/or bar bushings. I don't think it's the control arms because there's no clunk or steering drift. I checked and it's not the hood bump stops. It doesn't have the "creak" of a full spring. So I'm running out of things that could cause a small random squeak over bumps. No other symptoms. Truck is solid. |
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| Author: | TKX [ Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
BostonX wrote: Hi, yes. Went wheeling and how I have an insufferable squeak up front whenever i go over any bump. I haven't had the wheels off yet but I'm thinking sway bar end links and/or bar bushings. I don't think it's the control arms because there's no clunk or steering drift. I checked and it's not the hood bump stops. It doesn't have the "creak" of a full spring. So I'm running out of things that could cause a small random squeak over bumps. No other symptoms. Truck is solid. Easy way to eliminate the endlinks, just disconnect them and see if squeak is still there. Tie up the sway bar so it doesn't hit your rims. Endlinks and bushing are easy to change and should be done if you haven't anyhow. How old are they? Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | BostonX [ Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
TKX wrote: BostonX wrote: Hi, yes. Went wheeling and how I have an insufferable squeak up front whenever i go over any bump. I haven't had the wheels off yet but I'm thinking sway bar end links and/or bar bushings. I don't think it's the control arms because there's no clunk or steering drift. I checked and it's not the hood bump stops. It doesn't have the "creak" of a full spring. So I'm running out of things that could cause a small random squeak over bumps. No other symptoms. Truck is solid. Easy way to eliminate the endlinks, just disconnect them and see if squeak is still there. Tie up the sway bar so it doesn't hit your rims. Endlinks and bushing are easy to change and should be done if you haven't anyhow. How old are they? Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk It's a 2015 w/ 50k. I'm hoping it's the links or bearings. If not, it gets an awful lot more expensive. |
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| Author: | MtDewMike [ Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
Small squeak over small bumps - hood latch and bump stops. Try greasing the latch and see if it continues. For the bump stops, I've put felt pads under them, and replace them from time to time when they wear out. Between the grease and the felt - the squeaks go away for me. |
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| Author: | MtDewMike [ Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
Just bumping this thread for you. If the weather is good tomorrow (dry), I'm going to replace my felt pads and grease the latch. I'll take a pic. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | MtDewMike [ Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
Here you go Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | RCHeliman [ Sun Dec 24, 2017 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
MtDewMike wrote: Here you go Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Where did you bring it to get it done? How much did it cost? 
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| Author: | MtDewMike [ Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
I brought it to my driveway. I bought the lube at Advance Auto. Can't remember when or for how much. I bought a pack of felt furniture pads at Ocean State Job Lot. Can't remember when or for how much. Both items together - maybe $10? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | BostonX [ Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
Felt pads are a no go. (But at least they're on there so they won't squeak in the future.) Need to get to the parts store for the lube. Any reason you went with lithium in particular? |
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| Author: | MtDewMike [ Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
I can't remember why I went with lithium. I think someone had suggested a while ago. It works for me. I put it on the leaf packs, too, during the winter for an added layer of protection. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Fiachra [ Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Sway Link |
BostonX wrote: Felt pads are a no go. (But at least they're on there so they won't squeak in the future.) Need to get to the parts store for the lube. Any reason you went with lithium in particular? https://www.google.com/search?q=advanta ... e&ie=UTF-8 |
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