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Old 07-11-2006, 11:05 PM
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Default Popping in front suspension

I replaced my hubs recently. After that, I got a popping in the front driver's side suspension when ever the load changed (tension to compression, or compression to tension). Basically, whenever I changed direction or went over a bump with only one side, I'd hear it. I was afraid I had left something loose or screwed up the install. However, I dug into it tonight and found that when I unloaded the suspension to changed the hubs, the swaybar endlink on the driver's side went slack and a few small rocks fell under the bushing. When I put the car back on the ground, the rocks were trapped between the endlink bushing and the lower A-arm. They dug into the bushing and tore it up. They also made the popping sound I kept hearing. 7 bucks for a new endlink assembly and all is well. Hope that helps someone.




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