Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install
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Racer
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Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install
I installed the ZO6 sway bars and end links on my coupe last week. Followed all the directions, torked links to 53lbs, and every thing was perfect. Today on my way home, the thing was clunking like crazy!! Is there some kind of break in period with these, or do you think something is wrong? I really need some advice...
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install (GmasterB)
I installed the ZO6 sway bars and end links on my coupe last week. Followed all the directions, torked links to 53lbs, and every thing was perfect. Today on my way home, the thing was clunking like crazy!! Is there some kind of break in period with these, or do you think something is wrong? I really need some advice...
Melting Slicks
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From: Gilbert, AZ, USA
Re: Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install (GmasterB)
Hey, tighten down the endlink nuts more, ignore the published torque settings and go for as tight as you can get it, it should solve the problem.
Sam
Sam
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Re: Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install (Sam Lin)
Hey, tighten down the endlink nuts more, ignore the published torque settings and go for as tight as you can get it, it should solve the problem.
Sam
Sam
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From: Annandale NJ
Re: Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install (GmasterB)
I have the same setup installed and haven't had a problem. If it's not the end links, you may not have had one of the bushings seated properly in its bracket when you installed it and subsequent flexing might have worked it a little loose. Double check all the end links and bushings and you should find the culprit. :cheers: :seeya
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Highland Village TX
Re: Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install (ElDiablo)
Definately torque the hell out of the end links. That is what seems to cause noises if not tightened enough!
Remeber, HOLD the Torque Wrench and TURN the BOLT!! This makes it much easier.
I installed the Z06 Sways and never any noises.
The Bandit................
Remeber, HOLD the Torque Wrench and TURN the BOLT!! This makes it much easier.
I installed the Z06 Sways and never any noises.
The Bandit................
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From: Leesburg Va
Re: Clunking after ZO6 Sway Bar Install (Sam Lin)
Hey, tighten down the endlink nuts more, ignore the published torque settings and go for as tight as you can get it, it should solve the problem.
Sam
Sam
