sway.........

[superpug666]

Hi just wondering what are the usual sign of sway bar (and its bushing) being worn out ......thanks!!! btw 04 gt

[mopar_man]

Clunking. Or if they look like this:


Not likely the bar itself is worn. The ones pictured are usually the ones to go but the end links are also possible.

[Chromenut]

I agree with mopar_man, you get a pretty distinctive clunk felt through the body.

[superpug666]

Originally Posted by Chromenut

I agree with mopar_man, you get a pretty distinctive clunk felt through the body.

thanks guys....i have no clunks......all i have is on mostly tight turn with somewhat good speed, i feel like a lil left to right movement...it might be the solid rear plus the tires i have in the back....the last owner had 215/50 (shitty size) in the front iv put brand new general exclaim uhp 225/45 larger but stock height........i also have a "used bushing type noise" lol coming from the from when i brake for a stop or light and especially if its bumpy a little .....you know the sound,....sound lile an old matress lolollolll.

thanks!!!

[mopar_man]

Your control arm bushings could be bad too. The replacement of those is a little more involved than replaced the sway bar bushings. If there's a reputable shop nearby that does free estimates, have them put the car up in the air to check them. They'll show you that they're bad if you ask them to. If they are, get the Energy Suspension kit off of eBay for ~$40 shipped. Or if you really want to go wild and you can do the work yourself (it would be expensive to get a shop to do it), get the full front and rear Energy Suspension bushing kit for ~$125.

[superpug666]

Originally Posted by mopar_man

Your control arm bushings could be bad too. The replacement of those is a little more involved than replaced the sway bar bushings. If there's a reputable shop nearby that does free estimates, have them put the car up in the air to check them. They'll show you that they're bad if you ask them to. If they are, get the Energy Suspension kit off of eBay for ~$40 shipped. Or if you really want to go wild and you can do the work yourself (it would be expensive to get a shop to do it), get the full front and rear Energy Suspension bushing kit for ~$125.

thanks i read long time ago that energy susp bushing will sond like theyre "cracking" in the winter months...(i live in quebec, so think ....vermont winter...i think or maybe colorado winters...anyway badass winters)

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by mopar_man

Clunking. Or if they look like this:


Not likely the bar itself is worn. The ones pictured are usually the ones to go but the end links are also possible.

Bad endlinks will cause a creaking sound like the front end is fifty years old. Happened to my wife's '04. The OEM endlink bushings are cheap and wear out sooner than expected. Look at the two bushings that hold the bar to the frame plus the screws that hold the brackets have been known to snap off.

[quicksilverdon]

I added a rear swar bar, and it was fine at first, then gave a sideways movement - the clamps that held the bar to the axle needed tightening - all was well after tightening.