In trying to find the "clunk" in my suspension I've been hearing for a little while, I discovered tonight that the passenger front stabilizer link sheared off at the top end! (Might explain the noise AND the rather sudden lack of handling.)
I assume pretty much any Fox vehicle front end sway bar/ends/bushings will work? I am thinking of replacing both ends and the bushings, but probably re-use the stabilizer bar. Thoughts?
I don't want to spend a whole lot of $$$ on aftermarket suspension parts for just a V6 LS stock daily driver. If anyone does have any suspension parts lying around, I would consider taking them off your hands, if you like. :D Otherwise, I may just check out EBay or Rockauto.
Thanks!
Greg
Oh, on a separate note...how much play should (or shouldn't ) there be on the tie rod ends? I can twist both sides of mine on the ball joint for a total of about 3/8" movement...(threaded part remains motionless). Seems like too much, but I'm not sure...thx!
Local auto parts stores have poly ends and bushings pretty reasonable, so I think I'm going to go that route instead of waiting for shipped items.
Surprised no one has any comments regarding poly vs. rubber pros/cons? I think even for general use, poly components should be fine.
Yeah, for the cost, new bushings/end links are a good deal new. Just remember that Tbird endlinks are different than FoxStangs...;)
I would just pull the sway bar off. Neither of my 87 v-6's had sway bars.
And I'm sure they handled like ass.
If you say they didn't, then you are lying ;)
Exactly what I was thinking! My car doesn't corner worth a sh*t right now without mine!
WOW Major difference having the sway bar back in operation! :burnout: Definitely think the poly end links firm up the ride considerably. Very much enjoying TURNING through corners and not LEANING! :hick: