SWAY BAR BUSHINGS | Professional Sound Diagnosis & Replacement
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- BAD SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AMPLIFY NOISE INTO THE VEHICLE. SOUND SO LOUD IT SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING MAY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE! PROFESSIONAL TEST FOR FRONT & REAR SWAY BAR BUSHINGS. SO EASY YOU CAN DO IT AT HOME!
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00:00 Bushing Test
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03:20 Retest For Play
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MAN I BEEN TRING TO FIND THE CLUNK SOUND IN MY CAR FOREVER U JUST HELPED ME!!!!THANKS DUDE!!
Excellent! No problem. Thanks for checking me out.
Thank you, Bro. Using the pry bar to see if there is a gap in bushing is the test. Excellent.
No problem. See if you can feel any play or too much looseness in there. It doesn't take much to make some thumping noise 😀🔧
Thanks for showing the play in the bushing before and after, it really helps show how it should be
No problem. I wanted to show an idea of the difference. Tough to capture sometimes 😀🔧🔧
When they are bad do they sound like metal on metal
I have replaced the front suspension more then once because Amazon sold me a defective part that cause strut blew and rocked my qx56 to shift back in fourth cracked my other strut smh now I thing maybe the bushin
My mechanic first serviced the disk breaks. Then changed all the suspension bushes in the front. Lastly changed sway bar bushes for this problem. Where is mental hospital i want to admit myself and him.
Cars can be super frustrating. Sway bar links and bushings can be very elusive also. The NVH Noise Vibration Harshness they cause can be super difficult to track down. Sorry you guys had to take a few extra tries at it. It for sure happens on occation. Im glad you got it fixed 😀😀
Really love your arrows and drawings over the video, superb way to pinpoint stuff out!!!
Thanks! I really appreciate that. It takes a lot of time to make those small effects. 😀
Great video. I just purchased the bushing kit (16.00) and I am doing this today. Thank you
No problem. Good luck😃🔧
Just awesome! You'll be amazed just how few mechanics can diagnose something like this. Great job.
Thanks man!
Well, even the few that could diagnose it - the question is, would they tell you that it is a simple fix as shown in the video, or would they try to act like you need to replace the entire sway bar....hmm
Man I was told the bushings were cheap but a lot of things need to be dismantled so the garage guy was asking a lot of labour charges ..just wanted to check this video before I could go ahead.im glad I did
Fantastic! Works for most suvs. My damn Kia was rattling like an old wagon. Thank you.
Haha! No problem. Yup same concept in every vehicle front or rear 😀🔧
Thanks for posting, very clear and concise.
No problem. Thank you for watching!
Simple and direct. Thank you! 👍
Glad it was helpful! 😃🔧🔧
Hopeful this will work, your video was great. My mechanic has replace the struts front and rear and one motor mount over the past 2 years to get rid of the clunking but never has. I just changed mechanics and he suggested the sway bar and this seems quite like the origianl problem. This noise drives me nuts when I am driving my wifes car 2007 Ford Freestyle. Thanks for the clarifications
No problem. Let me know if the replacements help. They are some of the most common and cheapest parts that wear out on the steering and suspension system. So when they go bad at least we have that going for us 😀🔧
On the 2010 cobalt LS there are two options on the bushings. There is a 18mm and 24mm depending on sway bar thickness. Took me a while to find that out
Oh! Sometimes a larger bar is used for performance models 😀🔧🔧
Great video! Thank you!! I have done basically the whole front suspension, upper and lower ball joints, sway bar links etc. Still had a bad noise that was driving nuts. I had the bushings just need to find the easiest way to install them. Your video helped so much. Saved me about$500 on new shocks and struts.
Awesome man! I am glad you got your ride repaired 😃
Great video. I just ordered a set for my front. I only got the bad clunking when it was real hot outside. This drives me crazy. I think this is my issue. But great video.
Thanks man, I am glad it helped out. Good luck!
Nice video thanks for the great upload as always!
No problem! Thanks a lot.
I gotta do this on my 13 Yukon! Mines sound really terrible. Thx for the vid bro!
Sorry buddy. Good luck! 😃
than you! i’m going to try this tomorrow morning!
No problem. Good luck!
Got an idea how to diagnosed easily. Thanks
I’m glad it helped!
Is it necessary to have the front end lifted when replacing the bushings?
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Great video bro!
Thank a lot man 😃
Great video!
Thanks a lot!
I sure hope this is what my problem is. Ordered bushings. Fingers crossed.
Good luck! Let me know how your project goes.
Well? Did the bushings fix it?
Nice presentation. Thanks :)
Glad you liked it!
Helpful, thanks.
Yup! Thanks a lot for your comment 😀
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Cool vid 👍. I had thought the bushings went "harder" with age. I didn't know better. In the vid you're working on a rear axle right ? I've got kind of a funny noise but mine's
up front, when turning the wheel almost all the way. My ball joints (steering, suspension) are less than 10k miles old And my bar links are also pretty recent. I'm guessing it's those bushings. Ought to be them, right ?
The bushing are basically made of a polymer or rubber compound. They are made to be softer than the steel bar that goes through them. So basically the bushings will typically always be the wear component. I would highly suspect them. But to be sure I always shake everything down and try to locate the loose component. 🙂
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Thank you. Welcome aboard! 😀
Thanks, I never thought a Suburban drive train would out live the bushings
Haha. No problem😀🔧
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Great video smashed the like
Much appreciated😀😀
I see its made by Dorman I wonder if they sell this setup for my 03 ford focus I like the kit new hardware and bracket real nice
I am not sure. Go directly to dorman's website and do a part look up. It is pretty easy to do and you can see what other parts they make for your car also. You can also be 100% sure you have the correct part number and then look it up on ebay or amazon or rock auto or wherever 😃🔧
good job. i was just wondering if the car needed to be jacked on both sides at the same time to replace these. or can it be done without jacking car up. my accord been clunkjng in the rear for ten years
The axle being worked on needs to be level. Level can be done in the air by lifting and letting both sides droop evenly. It can also be done on level ground. The sway bar system doesn't hold the weight of the vehicle so it can be serviced on the ground or in the air. If the axle being worked on is not level there will be twist in the bar and pressure can be applied to the parts. Servicing components could be dangerous because of the "spring" like pressure in the bar. Removing parts and installing could be dangerous and also difficult to line back up. As long as everything is level, side to side suspension is equal height, should be good 😃🔧
That was useful, thank you
You are welcome. Thanks for checking it out!
@@EasyFixShaun I changed my grand cherokee sway bar after one day of your video, and the clunking immediately stop
Good video pleasant instruction
Glad it was helpful! 😃🔧
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I went to this garage to replace the drive shaft and asked him to check if the bushings were fine.He opened the connections to the sway bar and rotated the bar with the bushing intact and told me the bar shouldn't rotate so easily and told me they need to be replaced. He told me the bushings were cheap but he asked me a huge amount for the labour charges.told me he needs to open a lot of things. He didn't shake the bar like u did..just rotated it and said it needs replacement..should I go ahead. I just paid a huge amount for the drive shaft and labour charges do I need to change the bushings now?
Hi C P! Can you send me a video? I can check it out for you. I am not sure what year, make, model, engine, and charges for your repair are. If you can get specific I can see if it is a reasonable repair price. Cars are expensive to fix but bushings are usually relatively very inexpensive in the car repair world. Usually a bushing repair is $100-200 max. That is just a generalization though and not a rule of thumb. Every car is different. Most bushing replacements pay .5-1.0 hours at a shop for reference. You can bounce those numbers off their shop rate. Most bushings cost $20-80 max. Usually the bar will NOT rotate at all in the bushings. So I am not sure what you mean by that. Now, If you have a sway bar link that needs repair, the total bill can be equal to double that of a bushing repair. Maybe you have a link bad?? Does that help? A video speaks a thousands words if you can get one. Thats the best way for me to see if your part is defective or not. Send me a video! 😀
I just replaced the front and rear bushings on my wife’s grand cherokee. They were banging around a lot. A very annoying knock. The bushings are dirt cheap and an easy quick replacement. No more knock and happy wife now. VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
Outstanding! I am glad you got it all fixed up! 😃🔧
I'd have loved hearing the noise before the fix, and check if it's gone after it.
Good point. You have to use you imagination a bit with the video. I will make another video for you. Seriously. 😃
@@EasyFixShaun It was quite helpful to get me to know where to start. Thanks
No problem! I am super glad it helped!
I'm able to use a mechanics lift when changin my oil at 5000 miles . And when the oil is draining , I liberally spray all rubber components / parts underneath with 303 Protectant . As to resist them drying out and cracking . And some people soak rubber components / parts overnight in it , wipe off and install .
Interesting. Does that stop cracking long term? Will it work on tires also?
@@EasyFixShaun Yes , it deflects the UV rays of the sun . I periodically spray the outside tire walls and just let it soak in . Anything rubber or plastic it will protect . I power wash my engine compartment around every six months and let dry . And then liberally spray it all over the engine compartment and let it soak in . Again , to resist the heat of the egine on the rubber and plastic parts , keeps them new looking . As my intake valve cover is plastic . You could search for auto detailing channels , where they mention it's use .
Interesting. I will check that out. Thanks! 😀
My 2010 Acura TL looks like these bushings are worn out on the front and I do hear a metallic noise over sharp bumps. Are you sure this was the culprit in your case? Have you got rid of that clunking noise?
It did fix my problem. If your bushings are loose like in the video they are the first thing to start with because they are the cheapest suspension component on the car. Replacement is usually pretty straight forward. There could always be more parts needed. Sometimes the links are needed at the same time. Car repairs aren’t always cut and dry. When in doubt start with the cheapest items to repair. Both links and bushings are common failure points on most suspensions.
Today I felt like my steering was kind of loose when I drive fast into a soft curve it feels like the truck moves to the left or to the right I didn't notice that my sway bar had moved to the left because I could see dark black so I'm thinking it could be my sway bar bushings are worn out
You should be able to do a quick wiggle test on bushings and links while on the ground on a level surface. If you find any play, replacement of the loose parts is needed. For best inspection results also lift the wheels off the ground safely, shake and inspect all other steering and suspension components for excessive play. Same thing, all loose components must be replaced. This should be done for front and rear. I hope that helps 😃🔧
Did you eyeball it when reinstalling the bush? Because my Honda has paint/ markings on the bar....
Yup i eyeballed it and matched up the new bushing positioning to the witness marks from where the old bushings were mounted on the bar 😀
Great video, thank you. Looks like I found my clunk!
Awsome! I’m glad it helped. Those bushing and also the sway bar links can make a lot of noise when they go bad.
@@EasyFixShaun I have Crorolla IM has similar clunk on your video about sway bar link noise but when I checked it, everything is tight and the bushing is also not as bad as yours. Thanks.
Ok. That type of noise is most likely sway bar type noise.There are other components that can make similar noise. You will need a complete steering and suspension inspection of every bushing, tie rod, ball joint, strut to find the loose component. 😀
@@EasyFixShaun it is from the rear, I checked the ball joint, bearing, and any bushing that may crack but everything is tight. It is not steering since no noise in a curvy road. Only when it has some flex left and right not at the same level, which is what sway bar area got the most strain for such movement. The struts and springs are all tight and no noise in any large bumps, fast speed cornering, etc. Only at low speed with a rough road. Higher speed does not change the loudness of the rattle/knocking. There is a slight gap on the bushing when I jack one side up, so I will change the bushing first. It started after my 1000miles road trip in the rocky mountains.
Ok. It’s hard to tell exactly what it could be from here. But starting with the obvious is always a good idea. If there is some play in the bushing it would be an excellent test to replace them and drive it again and see what you have. 😀
Hey Shaun, Im a new subscriber to your channel. A little background of my vehicle, I was side swiped on my my rear bumper panel and the wheelbearing was also out, it started to make a loud noise. Car was dropped off to get it fixed, a new bearing installed and now the noise disappear. However, 3 weeks into driving the vehicle again, I started to hear noise from my passenger side, started making a noise on every bump it encounters... my question is do you think 10 years powertrain warranty will replace bad struts, bushing, sway bar links, shock absorbers or any other things that causes it to make a noise? Also got this brand new 2023 kia soul last year and the car only has less than 15k miles within 2 years of ownership. Is there any way I can send you a quick video to determine why causing the passenger side suspension to make noise it makes everytime I go over a small bump or big ones?? Your kind thoughts would be much appreciated.
Hey man! No problem, post a youtube video on your channel and let me know when you did and I will gladly check it out. The warranty question should go to the dealer. Depends on your warranty length and what is covered. If it's under warranty those components would be covered most likely. In the mean time also check out my other superior sway bar link video and try the hand shake test on links and bushings. The shake and sway test also helps point towards links and bushings if you can't get them to make noise by hand. 😃
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excellent
Thank you. Glad it helped you out!😀🔧
Could you Please tell me the distance (Center to center) of those bolt holes...??? I just swapped out the original bushings for a set made by Moog. The bolt holes were wrong. I had to drill them out and cut off a piece of the strap to make them "Sort of" fit. I have been looking at that very set, which you installed, but No one seems to be able to tell me what I need to know... No one in Amazon would reply to my query... Sheesh! Please help... 🙂
I wish I had the specs for you but I don't I am sorry. That info has to be out there, but it's not super common to look up bushings or bushing straps with that information. You could order the amazon Dorman bushings somewhere, measure and return them to get the specs if you are in a pinch....? 😃
I real the comments. So I am going to put them on dry. No grease. Just like you stated about the squealing.
Sounds good! Dry is the way to go for sure.
does it clunk in the rear backing out of drive way / pulling in drive way and even going straight over bumpy roads
Yes! Especially over sharp bumps.
What causes this noise
When the rubber bushings that hold the bar to the frame get worn and loose there is a gap between the bushing and the sway bar. The bar basically rattles around in the bushing or bushings. There are always two bushings. There is a lot of force from being attached to the suspension on the ends where the end links are. When any of the sway bar components become worn and loose the noise is amplified because the sway bar is attached to the frame by the bushings. It can be so loud that it sounds like something is falling off the car!
Going down a bumpy road
thank you
No problem! Glad to help 😀
I like your video. We were required to wear safety glasses. On the third write up for not having them on, we were fired.
Thanks man! Yes safety glasses should always should be on. I forget sometimes 🤨
Found the Safety police!
Hi there. Question when installing a bushing , should it fit some what tight with out the bracket being installed yet??
Thanks
Yup! That sounds just like how I would want it.
Thanks so much,. I didn't know bushings came in two different sizes for my F150.
I had the wrong size..
@@julesrockz2960 No problem! Sometimes manufacturers will change the sway bar diameter depending what suspension package the vehicle is ordered with. 🔧🔧
Hey, so my honda was making a sound like an old door with not oil, I changed the sway bars and it went away for a while, then it came back, it been having it for a while that sound, I finally decided to try to fix it and thought it would be the sway bar bushing, I just changed them today and the sound is still there, and also just extra info, whenever I have more weight in thr front, like driver and passenger the sound sounds more, you can also hear it whenever you get out thr car, or whenever you push thr car down, it sounds like an old door with no oil, and also is weird, whenever it rains and I drive by puddles and water goes inside the bottom of the car, the sound stops, is weird, what do you think the problem is?
Sounds like a steering or suspension problem most likely. I would check all components. Your description is really good though. I would check the upper and lower ball joints. That would be the most likely cause from what you describe. You could have someone jounce test the car in park to get some suspension movement and squeaking and then try to track down the noise. Usually a squeak like that can be felt in the ball joint just by touching the control arm that it is mounted in, or the ball joint it self. If you find that is the case you can further isolate the problem by piercing the boot and adding grease. Usually the noise will go away. Ball joint would need replacement 😃🔧
@@EasyFixShaun really appreciate the info thank you, will do check them, the ball joints are hard to change, how much you think a mechanic charges, it can bell the ball joints or also the shock absorbers
What is the reason the bad bushing (loose) cause clunking noise? What metal to metal it is hitting. I looked at the sway bar and it goes to sway bar link and strut but it wasn't hitting any metal? I have changed sway bar link (leak), outer tie rod (leak) but noise still there. I checked ball joint , control arm and strut there is no leak and it seems fine. I think it may be the bushing but it looks ok and no play or loose but it has 190k on it and almost 13 years. Th e clunk noise only when car slow down or slow start up or turning. Other than that, car runs ok. No noise.
I think it may be the sway bar bushing. Thanks for the video.
No problem! The clunk from sway bar bushings is very much like a loose link, except bushings have a slightly noticeable rubbery clunk. Sway links sound more like a metal clunk. It is a very subtle difference, but it is there if you have a good ear. Any part of the sway bar system that is loose causes an amplified noise. That is because the parts are hooked directly to the body/subframe/or frame of the vehicle. They sound louder than you would think they could ever be for such little clunking movement in the parts. Through process of elimination is nothing else is loose and you have higher mileage, and you can not pinpoint the cause, bushings is a great guess. Plus they are one of the cheapest repairs on the car. I see a mysterious clunks from bushings once in a while like you describe. Probably worth a shot if you can not pinpoint the problem and everything else looks ok 😃🔧
@@EasyFixShaun Thank you so much for your explanations. I will update later whether it is bushing. By the way, that little noise drives me crazy.
I just replace the ones in my GMC Acadia but now it seems like I have no suspension it all, every time when I pass by bumps it's too hard,.. what I did wrong?? Maybe it needs to be greased??
Hard to say. But you may have another issue. If the links are tight and the bushings are tight after your repair I would look for other things. Usually the links and bushings are either good or bad. So if they are tight I would look at other suspension components like maybe struts. When all else fails start at square one and recheck everything for looseness in the steering and suspension. Sometimes its easy to accidentally miss something. Stick with it you are on the right track. Sounds like maybe you will just have an extra step to do, to get it repaired.
Thats so easy, save me some money
Usually they are pretty easy. Corrosion is typically the only thing that makes it difficult.
@@EasyFixShaun you know what I ended up taking the off, and add silicone grease and they just work awesome... I recognize my mistake 😂...
I’m glad you got your a fixed 🙂
Do you have any advice if the bolts are extra stubborn to remove? I drive a rust bucket 😂
Yes! Rust sucks. In Michigan it is just part of life unfortunately. Its a salt problem. We have the worst cars, but we have the best boats! Anyways, three methods for stubborn bolts starting with the least intrusive. First soak in PB Blaster or another penetrating solvent. If that doesn't work heat them up with a map gas torch or something similar. If that doesn't work cut them off or drill them out. Replace them with standard bolts nuts and washers.
I need to change my 03 Altima bushings and I need advice if it’s a good idea to buy them new online then install them or just get them new from the dealer ‘more than double the price’ also if there’s a difference between front and rear bushings or just buy 4 of them ? Thanks a lot.
Same question I have do we buy 2 for the front and 2 rear? Probably so I’ll keep you posted once I receive the parts this week
Usually they come in pairs when you buy them. Usually the fronts are different from the rears. I would look up the aftermarket parts you need based on the year, make, model, and engine that you have. When looking them up at the dealership the vin number is usually the best way so you will want to have that handy. On bushings usually any brand will work fine. Since they are usually dirt cheap parts in general I don't hesitate to use OEM parts from the dealers. They are usually very similar in price and the quality is always better. With nissans, parts are generally harder to find so that may be your only option. Good luck! 😃
Yup usually they come in pairs. Not always, so double check when ordering 😀
These are 12 $ by moog for rear and 12 for front at advance auto
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Will This make My Ride alot Smoother when going through Speed bumps
Yes. Especially if they are loose and loud. Not having that clunk would be a game changer 😀🔧
What can cause a sway bar link to keep going bad? I end up having to fix my sway bar link and left strut. Once fix it started driving smooth again but now it's coming back I could feel that it's coming coming back. What can be causing the sway bar link to go?
(2011 Rav4)
What part manufacturer do you use. It could be a crappy part. That’s my first thought. I’ve used the cheap ones in some situations. They are good for a year or two usually. How long before they go bad for you?
@@EasyFixShaun My Honda Accord broke new front sway bar links every 4 months. I was using Moog links every replacement. I replaced them 3 times in the last year I had the Accord. I'm glad someone crashed into me and totaled the vehicle. Then, I used the insurance cash to buy a Toyota Camry. But the Camry needs new Struts. I'm using new KYB Struts & MEVOTECH Stabilizer Bar Links
. Hope it lasts a few years.
No bump until I replace bushing
Ok. I wonder if the bushing size is incorrect?? Sometimes certain manufacturers put different size bars on the same car based on engine size or equipment. For instance some will have a 17mm a 20mm and a 22mm bushing that fits the same car dependent on the bar it is equipped with. The sway bar and sway bar bushing need to match. The bushing could be too big. Can you shake the sway bar and feel any play in the bar? That’s were I would start to try and sort out what happened.
Can I use the same kind you purchased or do I need to get a different kind to fit my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawlk...???
Any brand will work. Usually it is worth the extra effort though to get " "oem" bushings. They usually fit slightly better and last the longest under almost all
circumstances 😀🔧
@@EasyFixShaun
Awesome! Thanks so much for the clarification 😇👍. Keep up the good work on your videos.
Thank you!!
Do u have to raise the cat up. Can u do it without raising car up or.removing tires (if those bolts r easily assciable)
Great question. You don't need the weight off the vehicle. The sway bar doesn't hold weight up. So you can replace the parts while on the ground. I have done it many times in the driveway. 😀
i have one of these bushes on the inside rear of my suspension arm but it doesnt have a split down the middle and im having a hard time getting it off is their a special tool for this
What year make and model vehicle do you have? Front or rear?
@@EasyFixShaun sorry My vehicle Toyota Cynos 96 front
@@EasyFixShaun TOyota Cynos 98 and its on the suspension arm
Sorry for the delay. I have been missing messages lately. My bad. Do you have a Celica? I have never heard of a Cynos.
problem solved new bush had a split old one none burnt them off replaced with new ones passed warrant and it is a Cynos
Tanks mate 👍☺️
Ya man! No problem. Anytime. 😃
I like your videos 😀.
Keep Up The god work
Does the car have to be in the air or on jacks to determine if the bushings are bad?
No, if you can access them you can shake them down and look for play. As long as the vehicle is level there should not be any pressure on them and play will be detectable if it is present. Here is a new video I made on links and bushings and sway bars in general if you need more information 😃
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No problem! Thanks for watching. Really appreciate.
My car is so annoying when driving not even going over any bumps just driving down a smooth road all I hear clunk clunk clunk. From the front end it really sounds like sway bar it’s a lower end noise but kinda in the middle of the dash is where you hear it inside the car. Both sway bar bushing mount the bar on the body so it’s probably that.
Sounds very likely a sway bar component! Here is my newest video with a Sh9t ton more information on both the links and the bar to help you out 😃🔧ua-cam.com/video/0S8JBe_jn6g/v-deo.html
Hey brother, I had a question...are we supposed to add grease to the bushing also? I saw other videos where they add grease...just wondering, because I'm going to install one of these on my truck today. Thanks in advance man! 🙌
*_Hey man. I would install dry only, no grease. Standard procedure. Grease won't help in the long run. I did try it one time and about a couple months later it created a horrendous noise. They put em in dry from the factory so that is what I stick to. Let me know how your project goes!_*
@@EasyFixShaun Ahh okay, thanks man!! I want to do a video on it, so I don't want to give people the wrong information and something happen to them. I really appreciate your response man! I subscribed and liked! 😀
Ya man no problem. Put up a card for me in your video if you want to. Either way good luck on your video!!
@@EasyFixShaun for sure man!
Professional!
I hope it helped out 😃🔧
Thanks for the info
Glad to help!
@@EasyFixShaun yeah that was the cos of the noise in my car.
May the Lord bless u nd grant u all ur hearth desire
@@rogersohis2297 You are welcome. May there be many great blessings upon you sir! 😃
The car needs a good rust cleaning and a thick Anti rust under and around it .
Yup 😃
Inside the slotted bush should be used greased locks to work better
No grease should be used. Install it dry. That is how the manufacturer designed it and installs them when new. I tried greasing a couple times. Once the grease drys out the most most horrific squeek noise started and I had to replace the bushings again.
Is there a torque specification for those bolts?
There is. You should be able to google that for your year make model and engine of vehicle. 😃🔧
Can i replace the rear sway bar bushings without the car jacked up?
Yes you can. You want to make sure the suspension is level on the axle you are working on or the bar will have spring pressure in it. (It is always trying to level the suspension side to side). This could make disassembly dangerous and reassembly very difficult. Basically you will be fighting the bar if the suspension heights side to side are not level. Here is another video I made with more information for both the bushing and the link 😃🔧 ua-cam.com/video/0S8JBe_jn6g/v-deo.html
when removing the sway bar links or the sway bar bushings, should the suspension be at ride height or can i just jack it up, let the suspension extend all the way and remove the bolts?
Can be at ride height or full suspension droop. I would make sure suspension side to side is basically level either way or you could fight with it a bit from the twisting spring action of the spring steel bar. Here is another video that explains it better if you need it 😃
ua-cam.com/video/0S8JBe_jn6g/v-deo.html
@@EasyFixShaunthanks for the quick reply! i have an issue where something is squeaking when driving straight, but as soon as i start turning either way (even slightly) it goes away. I was thinking it's some suspension/steering component that gets under load when turning (removing the slack under load) but is not under load when going straight.
Could be anything. Check the brakes also 😀
@@EasyFixShaun i fixed it a while back, turned out to be a stuck brake pad, i cleaned it off and the caliper bracket with a file and its good now.
Excellent job sorting that out! 😃😃
I don't hear clunking going down a bumpy road. I only hear like a clunking/popping noise when I make a turn. Left or right. I have a 2011 GMC Acadia. Help!
Does your clunking only happen when turning and also applying power?
@@EasyFixShaun No I don't have loss of power. Just the noise.
Sorry. If the clunk sound is heard when applying power straight or a clunk is heard in a turn while applying power, it is usually a Cv- joint on one of the shafts. If you hear the noise when turning all the time even when coasting I am more likely to think a suspension or steering component. If you can't really tell try eliminating things as a good approach to pinpointing the culprit. Do you know how to lift and support the Acadia and do a shake down test? You could do that and check for loose steering/suspension components. Then check your sway bar links and bushings. If everything is tight you could then start looking at drivetrain components like the cv-axles.
Could you do a video diagnosing all of the front end clunking noise possibilities for a rwd truck?
Sure can. Thats a great idea! What particular kind of truck do you have?
04 ram 1500
I will do that video. Gonna take me a while. But I will do it. In the mean time any luck finding a video on youtube that will help you?
@@EasyFixShaun no, I’ve replaced all 4 control arms and struts and outter tie rods. If the sway bar links don’t shut it up then i might replace the knuckles and rack/pinion.
A for effort man! Sometimes when you can't pinpoint the problem and you want to solve it throwing parts at it is a great last resort. Cars are stubborn and hard to diagnose sometimes. Sorry you are having trouble. Another option is a chassis ear. They will find any sound. You just have to test things until you find the problem. Here is a link, I do make a small portion from amazon. I have one of these and they will make you the expert 😃 amzn.to/3zd0QUn
I just got my changed but still squeaking does it do that till they ware in or
Usually the bar doesn’t squeak at the bushings from my experience. Wet them down with water and see if the squeak stops. I would tend to think of the bar is squeaking at all it’s a dry sway bar link ball joint. They are usually not guessable and when they dry out I have had noise from the links.
Easy Fix is it bad or good ? If it still does squeak
If it squeaks something is wrong. There could be lubricant on the rubber or something. The bushings are soft and designed not to squeak. So I doubt they are squeaking. But anything can happen, double check them. Try to pinpoint the squeak and go from there.
Hi , Question can getting new sway bar bushings improve overall ride quality and smoothess ??
Hi Mike. Good question. If the bushings are worn and making noise yes. If they are working properly no they won’t help in that department. Probably shocks and struts would be your best bet to improve overall ride and handling. I recommend kyb brand. They are excellent.
Easy Fix so far ive change my struts have done the complete strut assembly ~ KYB // I have change my lower control arms complete even with new ball joints ~ Moog // still my car doesn't feel stable/planted the way I would want , what else contributes to a much smoother and stable ride ? What about sway bar end links ? Do they play a role on that department?
Ok sounds like you have replaced a lot of parts. Did you have an alignment done after the strut replacement? Is your air pressure correct in the tires. Those can be major factors. If those things have been checked and are good the next thing I would check for is a broken or loose part. A broken sway bar link will cause a lot of instability.
Easy Fix yes I did I actually had Toyota dealer do the struts and yes I did get the alignment and yes I do monitor tire pressure , however does tire brands makes a difference in ride quality ? Currently riding on some Hercules brand , don't know if certain tire brands contributes to butterry smooth ride ... I have a 2013 Camry se , in your opinion which is better for Toyota or in general ~ continental or pirelli ?? I I've been thinking to replace the endlinks , if I do , should I do all 4 or just the front two ~ FWD , then later the rear ??
Ok. You are on the right path. You’ve eliminated most causes. I would do the tires next and hold off on the links unless they are loose. You would be amazing at how nice a car will ride with new tires. If you modify the sidewall to a thinner side wall. The ride will significantly be harsher. If you want butter smooth get a stock sidewall if you can. I think either of those brands work just fine. Let me know how it goes😃
Whenever i pass a big whole or deep puddle i feel like a clunk juston my side is it normal for a 2019 GMC 3 inch suspension beaaly have2 months whit the lift
Hi Samuel. It could be anything loose under there with the lift kit. Under normal circumstances the bushings and links can be highly suspect parts. They fail a lot. But you should always do a shake down test of your suspension to try to pinpoint a loose part. Sometimes it jumps out at you. Do you know how to do that?
@@EasyFixShaun no sir can you please send me your number or Gmail please for more information
I wish I could give you my contact info man, ...but its the internet so that's a hard no. But I can try to walk you through it here. Or you could have it done at a shop and pay the diagnostic fee. Or...My next video coming out this week shows how to do it pretty well. It is a wheel bearing video but I shows it pretty clearly. Or you can follow this old video I showed how to do it here. ua-cam.com/video/Vj9oDHj3EjI/v-deo.html
Basically between this video and the sway bar video you have all the basic tests to expose a loose steering or suspension or bearings component. 😀
Samuel Lugo had the same issue and it was fixed with new struts and shocks.
@@leokennedy4894 yeah i did that
Where do you live where a 2015 vehicles bushings wear out this quickly? My 2003 corrola has this problem but that's a 16+ year old car in salty Canada.
Corolla’s are bullet proof! I live in Michigan. Rustiest place on the planet.
@@EasyFixShaun "Corrola's are bullet proof" You can say that again, i have a 97 with over 320,000 km on it, and a 03 hitting 290,000. And yea I've heard Michigan rust is bad, i feel for you. Happy wrenching.
Sweet rides man love em! Happy wrenching!
Hey there, are the bushings make and model specific?? Or can I purchase ones that look like yours?
You want to order them for your specific year make and model. They are all slightly different 😀🔧🔧
@@EasyFixShaun thank you!
Man , you could have made us listen to the noise that was comming of possible. Lot of people would have identified that sound and could understood this was the problem they all had. Its just a suggestion. But it is a great video thougj
Thanks man. I should have. I apologize. I do have a bad sway bar link and the sound is sumiliar but a little more dampened. I will work on one for you.
@@EasyFixShaun thanks Man. Man Should never apologise for such a Great Helping Video.
Thanks man! It’s fun to help out. Easy to miss things along the way though for sure. I’m definitely trying to get better with each video. Thanks a lot!
I have a 1993 buick lesabre that doesnt make a clunk, but it does make a tambourine- like noise coming from the front left wheel - Incidentially It needs sway bar link bushings. Im going to replace sway bar bushings too all around.
That tambourine sound could be a broken Coil spring on the strut or upper strut mount bearing may be bad. Somewhat common on those I think. Hard to diagnose from here but defineatly shake everything down and try to pinpoint your noise. Keep me posted!
@@EasyFixShaun Im thinking its the bushing links. I saw visible play in the bushing when i inspected. so makes sense. also old owner replaced struts all around so im hoping its not that.
Oh ok. Yes the links have a high failure rate. If those are loose that’s the best place to start for sure! Nicely done sir!
@@EasyFixShaun Thank you, but sadly it did not fix the issue.
Bummer! I am sorry. It happens to the best of us. When in doubt start all the way over at step one. Shake it down and try to pinpoint the problem. Please keep me updated!
Nice, do you recommend rubber grease?
Thanks! No I wouldn’t use any grease. It’s best to install them all dry just like the factory does it when new. I have tried grease a long long time ago. After a month or two the grease washed out or dried up and the worst squeak noise developed. I had to replace the bushings again.
The problem with using grease on the bushings it's that because of it's "jelly glue" nature it will trap all kinds of dirt and sand in it, making the bushing go out prematurely. Maybe a tiny tiny dab of grease where it meets the sway bar wouldn't hurt, but make it Lithium grease. By the way, great video!
Thanks man! I still say zero grease unless you want problems. But if it works for you I can respect that too 😃
Other than a clunk, what problems will I have with loose sway bar bushings? Thanks!
Usually they wont cause breakage in any way. There will be annoying rattle and clunk. It does play a big part in the stability of the vehicle so there may be a loss there also. I hope that helps 😀🔧
@@EasyFixShaun If those bushings are worn, do you think it would help with overall stability on the highway when changing lanes? Mine are worn and it feels like I'm driving a boat on the highway. I probably need to get new struts as well, but wondering if it would be worth doing those bushings first.
@@squirrelattackspidy It is possible it could help to replace the bushings if they are worn with that problem. I would look more into it and check all suspension and steering components though to make sure there is nothing else that could be loose and worn😃🔧
@@EasyFixShaun With my old car, it's about as loose and worn as I am. :P I
Haha 😂
2015 product have problems in bushings already. That’s GM crap for ya.
Ya it’s a bummer. Way to quick. Should last 100k miles or more.
My yukon breaks at least once a month.
The Japanese have much higher quality control Jay. Every component and part in the supply chain are expected to meet stringent quality standards. Unfortunately American cars source a lot of parts from Mexico and lower quality suppliers. They don’t make em like they used to.
@@jltrack Amm, I dont see a lot of American made cars on the streets so...
nice
Thanks!
I am gonna try this. I have replaced basically everything in the front end besides the sway bar bushings and lower control arms and i would not like to tear a bunch of shit apart again
The make a bunch of noise sometimes and also it is hard to find at times. Most times you can feel a clunk right in the bar. There are times were you can not feel the clunk by hand but it winds up being a link or bushing. Sometimes they are very sneaky. Its probably worth a shot. Plus they are relatively cheap 😀🔧
@@EasyFixShaun i hope thats what it is! I replaced the links already
Good luck! If that doesn't do the trick, keep going and start from step one and try to locate the noise again. The goal is to pinpoint to culprit. If you exhaust that method- Plan B. Plan B is replacement of parts even if they are wrong in an attempt to repair. Since Plan B is a guess, start with the cheapest and easiest parts first 😃🔧
@@EasyFixShaun i have a question. If i was driving on bad sway bar bushings. Do you think that might have damaged the shocks?
I just replaced them 2 months ago
Ciao scusami siccome ti vedo abbastanza competente e professionale posso farti una domanda? Volevo csmbiare i gommini della barra stabilizzstrice siccome gia li ho ordinati pero sono da 22diametro interno, ho misurato la barra invece è da 23 potrebbe darmi qualche problema oppure potrebbe andare lo stesso? Grazie intanto ti seguo 😊
Could work just fine as long as the straps and bolts fitment is good. Usually the manufactures don't change bar size by just 1mm, so you probably have the correct parts. Usually if two optional bar sizes are available on a vehicle the change in size is 3-5mm difference or more 😀😀
@@EasyFixShaun Grazie mille mi hai dato una risposta da professionista, comunque poi alla fine ho fatto il reso e messo quello giusto da 23 di nuovo grazie🙏
Nessun problema. Vi auguro una buona giornata! 😃
Do you have to jack the car?? 2007 jeep are so easy to change....no need to jack the car.... just dont know if it makes a difference...jack or not..
Nope you don't need to. You will need to be on a level surface though. The sway bar try's to even out the suspension left to right and if you aren't level it will make it impossible to remove and install. It's like a torsion bar spring in an un-level position. It doesn't carry any weight other than the weight of the bar and links and can be done on the ground if you can access it that way 😃🔧
Does this make the knocking noise???
Yes. Check out my newest full length sway bar link video if needed. Tons of extra information 😀😀
If the inside of the slotted liner is not greased, the anti-roll bar will get stuck and will not transfer power to the other side of the car.
No grease should be used. Install it dry. That is how the manufacturer designed it and installs them when new. I tried greasing a couple times. Once the grease drys out the most most horrific squeek noise started and I had to replace the bushings again.
Thanks u for this great video
One question plz
Should i have to change the Stablizer bushing + the bracket ?! Or i can change only the stablizer bushing and use the old brackets?!
Thank you! Yes you can reuse the old bracket with no problems.
Thanks buddy
Does it still make noise even you disconnect the sway bar?
Usually if the bar system is disconnected or a component breaks it will all the sudden go silent. Very dangerous though, the bar can "spear" the tire and puncture it sometimes or damage other drivetrain, brake, steering components.
Full length video ua-cam.com/video/0S8JBe_jn6g/v-deo.html
thanks.. well, according to your video, the link is loose hence the sound.. but i dont have the link, totally disconnected but similar to tha=e sound in your video.. maybe ill check maybe the bushings, but still, it is disconnected but how does it makes a noise? well, maybe i am looking at the wrong source
@@EasyFixShaun
If the links are disconnected it sounds like there is another clunk from another different steering or suspension component. Check everything. Could be anything. Would be a good idea to check wheel bearings and brakes also. Let me know what you find! 😃
On a 2015 model year... Really GM?
Ya I thought the same thing. A little early to be needing bushings. But I haven’t seen another needing them since. Hopefully it was just a fluke...
If you use anti-lock grease (anti seize), it will not dry and will not sound
Because this type of grease does not penetrate water and soil and does not dry and does not clean over time
No grease should be used. Install it dry. That is how the manufacturer designed it and installs them when new. I tried greasing a couple times. Once the grease drys out the most most horrific squeek noise started and I had to replace the bushings again.
You should try it and see how it works out long term. I would never recommend it under any circumstances on the rubber/plastic sway bar bushings. Bushings are the wear component and designed to wear. If you lubricate them you will have noise and you will have to replace them again to fix that new noise.