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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Is anyone running non OE sway bar links? I got a new set of bars and am not sure what to do about the links.

If so, do the make noise.
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Yes, the T1 type link creaks like crazy. From what I've read, the bolts need to be tight - very tight.

Once I get my head/cam project done, I will ensure I pay closer attention when I reinstall it.
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Yes, the T1 type link creaks like crazy. From what I've read, the bolts need to be tight - very tight.

Once I get my head/cam project done, I will ensure I pay closer attention when I reinstall it.
Thanks!

Thats what I thought. I had heim joint suspension on a Vega I built in the 70's and it made lots of creaky noises and don't want the same issue with this car just for sway bar links.
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I installed the Pfadt heavy duty links. My stock links began wore out and began making a "popping" noise that took me a few months to find.

The Pfadt lnks are heim joint units.
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Originally Posted by KarlK
I installed the Pfadt heavy duty links. My stock links began wore out and began making a "popping" noise that took me a few months to find.

The Pfadt lnks are heim joint units.
Pfadt stuff is great! Do they make noise?
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Pfadt stuff is great! Do they make noise?
Nope, not yet anyway.
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