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Ventmaster · 11-24-2012, 06:47 PM

Thanks Jordan!

VR Baron · 11-24-2012, 07:08 PM

I have them with the new 2012 zl1 spec sways I bought.Not problem putting on and setting. Work great and no noise at all.

SSSoon · 11-25-2012, 03:12 PM

Maybe it's not the end links. I was under the back having a look around at the sway bar, and lookee here... cracked bushing on the sway bar mount. I wonder if that might be what is making my clunking noises.

JDP Motorsports · 11-25-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Thanks Jordan!

No problem! Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions.

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

Maybe it's not the end links. I was under the back having a look around at the sway bar, and lookee here... cracked bushing on the sway bar mount. I wonder if that might be what is making my clunking noises.

That split is cut in the bushing so it can be installed on the sway bar.. If that isn't bolted to the sub frame that would be your issue.

In all seriousness I would go back through everything and make sure everything is tight. I would use blue or red loctite on the bushing brackets as well.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

SSSoon · 11-25-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Motorsports

That split is cut in the bushing so it can be installed on the sway bar.. If that isn't bolted to the sub frame that would be your issue.

In all seriousness I would go back through everything and make sure everything is tight. I would use blue or red loctite on the bushing brackets as well.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Well that clears that up - thanks Jordan. Didn't see the split on the other side but I am sure you're right and it's there too, just hidden.

Don't know what to do - I already had everything tight as it could be. I'm back to square one.

Do these need some kind of lubrication perhaps inside the bushing?

SSSoon · 11-25-2012, 07:21 PM

Yeah, looks like I have the same end link versions as you are selling now Jordan:

Ventmaster · 11-26-2012, 10:32 AM

Just asking to be sure- but I'm guessing you loosened the locking nuts while removing those endlinks.

Usually when set up for use, the ends are oriented about a 1/4 turn away from each other and locked in place. If the ends are able to rotate, it could be causing your noise.

JHall651 · 11-26-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

Yeah, looks like I have the same end link versions as you are selling now Jordan:

Is that just road grime or rust? I live in Chicago where they salt the roads like its going out of style so I hope that they are resistant to oxidizing.

JHall651 · 11-27-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JHall651

Is that just road grime or rust? I live in Chicago where they salt the roads like its going out of style so I hope that they are resistant to oxidizing.

Bump???

SSSoon · 11-27-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JHall651

Is that just road grime or rust? I live in Chicago where they salt the roads like its going out of style so I hope that they are resistant to oxidizing.

Pretty sure it's just lubricant plus dirt. Will let you know for sure tonight.

SSSoon · 11-27-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

Pretty sure it's just lubricant plus dirt. Will let you know for sure tonight.

Yup. Cleans up fine. No rust.

JHall651 · 11-27-2012, 07:57 PM

Shhhhhoooo. Scared me for a sec. I just ordered the Pfadt Stage 4 Package and was. Little worried as this is going on my daily driver in Chicago. On a side note you mentioned it was lubricant. You lube those? Are you suppose too?

SSSoon · 01-06-2013, 06:31 AM

I took my end links off and sent them back to Pfadt, who found some play in the bronze lower rod end and in one of the upper rod ends. They sent them back with these parts replaced and I put 'em back on yesterday. Super quiet. Problem solved.

Great customer service!

JDP Motorsports · 01-07-2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSSoon

I took my end links off and sent them back to Pfadt, who found some play in the bronze lower rod end and in one of the upper rod ends. They sent them back with these parts replaced and I put 'em back on yesterday. Super quiet. Problem solved.

Great customer service!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

11-25-2012, 03:12 PM	#17
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Guess what? Maybe it's not the end links. I was under the back having a look around at the sway bar, and lookee here... cracked bushing on the sway bar mount. I wonder if that might be what is making my clunking noises. Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

11-25-2012, 07:21 PM	#20
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Yeah, looks like I have the same end link versions as you are selling now Jordan: Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

11-27-2012, 07:57 PM	#26
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	Shhhhhoooo. Scared me for a sec. I just ordered the Pfadt Stage 4 Package and was. Little worried as this is going on my daily driver in Chicago. On a side note you mentioned it was lubricant. You lube those? Are you suppose too? __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, Magna TVS2300, RX Catch Can, Borla S-Type, Pfadt Stage 4 w/ ZL Spec Sway Bars, ADM Custom Boost/AFR Gauges, Hurst Short Throw, Forgestar F14 Matte Black 20x11 & 20x9.5 Deep Concave all 4, Nitto Invo 315/35 & 275/40, Heritage Grill, Sparks Black Grill SS & Trunk SS, P13W Fog Lights (cool white) w/ DRL Harness, Blacked Out Brake light bezels, Xpel Smoke Light Kit

01-06-2013, 06:31 AM	#27
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Problem solved I took my end links off and sent them back to Pfadt, who found some play in the bronze lower rod end and in one of the upper rod ends. They sent them back with these parts replaced and I put 'em back on yesterday. Super quiet. Problem solved. Great customer service! __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

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Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	Just asking to be sure- but I'm guessing you loosened the locking nuts while removing those endlinks. Usually when set up for use, the ends are oriented about a 1/4 turn away from each other and locked in place. If the ends are able to rotate, it could be causing your noise.