[Z06] sway bar end links
#1
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
sway bar end links
Can someone please tell me how to tell if my end links are worn out? I keep hearing noise coming from rear end. Not sure if its end links, worn out lowering bolt rubber, rear end noise, or what.
#2
Melting Slicks
Sounds like end links from here in South Carolina.
Seriously, unless someone is there to hear it, how are we going to know? Jack it up, grab the end links and yank. Do they make noise? Do you see rusty or dirty streaks? Wear marks? Now inspect the right height bolts. Are the rubbers shot/gone?
Point is, you can trouble shoot this a hell of a lot better then anyone on the forums half way across the country.
Seriously, unless someone is there to hear it, how are we going to know? Jack it up, grab the end links and yank. Do they make noise? Do you see rusty or dirty streaks? Wear marks? Now inspect the right height bolts. Are the rubbers shot/gone?
Point is, you can trouble shoot this a hell of a lot better then anyone on the forums half way across the country.
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#5
Race Director
Rear axle nuts also loosen and can make a clicking noise. They take either a 33 or 34mm socket. I went to an AutoZone that had both, they let me try and I bought the one that fit best. Original torque was ~130#ft but now GM says 160#ft. on Most wheels these can be checked/tightened by just removing the wheel center cap.
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#7
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Rear axle nuts also loosen and can make a clicking noise. They take either a 33 or 34mm socket. I went to an AutoZone that had both, they let me try and I bought the one that fit best. Original torque was ~130#ft but now GM says 160#ft. on Most wheels these can be checked/tightened by just removing the wheel center cap.
#8
Safety Car
Also, while parked idling, try turning wheels full left to right. If you hear creaking noise it could be you rack and pinion bolts to frame loose.
Last edited by Mike's LS3; 09-25-2016 at 12:58 AM.