Front Sway Bar July 13, 2009, 11:13:42 PM 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! Quote Selected
Front Sway Bar Reply #1 – July 15, 2009, 10:33:49 AM 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. Quote Selected
Front Sway Bar Reply #2 – July 15, 2009, 01:09:57 PM Yeah, for the cost, new bushings/end links are a good deal new. Just remember that Tbird endlinks are different than FoxStangs... Quote Selected
Front Sway Bar Reply #3 – July 15, 2009, 09:30:23 PM I would just pull the sway bar off. Neither of my 87 v-6's had sway bars. Quote Selected
Front Sway Bar Reply #4 – July 15, 2009, 09:55:36 PM Quote from: Haystack;282364I 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 Quote Selected
Front Sway Bar Reply #5 – July 18, 2009, 01:49:23 PM Exactly what I was thinking! My car doesn't corner worth a sh*t right now without mine! Quote Selected
Front Sway Bar Reply #6 – July 20, 2009, 10:49:13 AM 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: Quote Selected
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