Stabilizer Bushings ?
04-07-2013, 11:55 AM
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Stabilizer Bushings ?
I have a 07.AO,A6,Z51 Coupe I purchased new. I have 30,000 miles on the odometer and recently I have had a rattle or banging noise coming from the frt. of the car when traveling over irregular surfaces. I finally took it to the dealer. They said it was the stabilizer bushings and charged me $500.00 to replace them. I worked as a technician for 40 years and never have seen stabilizer bushings wear out so fast. Please give me your thoughts. Thank You, Mike
04-07-2013, 12:20 PM
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There are only two things that hold a stabilizer on and one would be the end links. Two would be the bushings that are in the bracket that mounts to the frame. Those bushings are what maybe $10-15 bucks each? With proper lubrication I can't see those wearing out maybe binding if they dry out but then you would just lube them again. How the hell did you pay $500 bucks to have them replaced. It takes all of 10 minutes to replace both of them.
04-07-2013, 12:37 PM
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There are only two things that hold a stabilizer on and one would be the end links. Two would be the bushings that are in the bracket that mounts to the frame. Those bushings are what maybe $10-15 bucks each? With proper lubrication I can't see those wearing out maybe binding if they dry out but then you would just lube them again. How the hell did you pay $500 bucks to have them replaced. It takes all of 10 minutes to replace both of them.