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JusticePete · 11-27-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkster

Yes.

The OE sway bar does not rotate in the OE bushings. They clamp down tight and the bar twists the rubber as part of the sway bar function. They should not make a sound. Check the mounting tabs on the struts. Look for cracks in the welds.

Minkster · 11-27-2017, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

The OE sway bar does not rotate in the OE bushings. They clamp down tight and the bar twists the rubber as part of the sway bar function. They should not make a sound. Check the mounting tabs on the struts. Look for cracks in the welds.

I checked them best I could last time I torqued the end links and they looked solid (took 65 ft-lbs over-torque with no problems, movement, or sounds). Besides, wouldn't that work the brackets until they broke?

JusticePete · 11-27-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkster

I checked them best I could last time I torqued the end links and they looked solid (took 65 ft-lbs over-torque with no problems, movement, or sounds). Besides, wouldn't that work the brackets until they broke?

That is what I am thinking, one of the brackets welded to the strut may be cracked at the weld and ready to break. It is really unusual for an OE sway bar to make a noise unless there is something wrong.

Minkster · 06-13-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

That is what I am thinking, one of the brackets welded to the strut may be cracked at the weld and ready to break. It is really unusual for an OE sway bar to make a noise unless there is something wrong.

Turned out to be the driver side front lower suspension arm. Rubber was shot, dealer replaced, all quiet again.

Cheap Guy · 08-18-2019, 07:40 AM

Ok guys, after installing 1LE suspension parts I’m having this problem. I believe it may be the off brand sway bar link I had to use since the Moog and AC Delco weren’t in stock. Should I go Moog or OEM?

Black_SS10 · 08-18-2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

Ok guys, after installing 1LE suspension parts I’m having this problem. I believe it may be the off brand sway bar link I had to use since the Moog and AC Delco weren’t in stock. Should I go Moog or OEM?

I always go with OEM if available. Even if I have to wait a day or two.

Cheap Guy · 08-21-2019, 05:45 PM

Installed the Moog sway links and no more issues. ��.

08-18-2019, 07:40 AM	#131
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	Ok guys, after installing 1LE suspension parts I’m having this problem. I believe it may be the off brand sway bar link I had to use since the Moog and AC Delco weren’t in stock. Should I go Moog or OEM? __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

08-21-2019, 05:45 PM	#133
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	Installed the Moog sway links and no more issues. ��. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

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