3800 RAT SWAY BAR PROBLEMS

[alexgtp]

My sway bars seem to be making a really loud thunk from the rear.

I have chechked the brakcets and they are torqued down properly. I cant pinpoint the problem.

Will lubing them up help any? also what type of lube do I need to use?
Also on the bars where it hooks up to the stabilizer link there are 2 holes on the RAT bar. Which hole should it go into? the first or second closest to the end of bar.


I cant take the thud sound anymore.

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[gtphale]

I used the white mobil one, and I put it on the outside hole the inside hole makes for a tighter suspension I believe. Also make sure the brackets are on right and that they aren't broken.

 

[mybluegtp]

mine is hooked up on the second one, and i havent had a problem with them since I got them, thanks to John (Ilquik)

 

[GTPictor]

mine hit my exaughst when i tured hard and i never figured it out till i relised it rubbed off my clamp

 

[Mike K]

Verify when the noise is occuring. If it is occuring when going over bumps, it may be the strut mounts/ upper spring perches. If it occurs when turning only, you might have a bad sway bar endlink.

On the adjustable bars, the hole towards the rear of the car is the setting for a firmer setup.

 

[Royalgtp]

Yeah alex,

My exhaust was rubbuing on the sways as well. Ill bet thats the problem.