front sway bar help

[mattzts]

i just installed a steeda front sway bar. i took it out for a test drive. feels nice and tight.

the problem is every little bump i here a knocking. anyone know what this could be from?

 

[mattzts]

anyone?

 

[Jinx]

By "sway bar" do you mean tower brace? If so, it may be hitting the inside of the hood when you hit the bigger bumps.

 

[mattzts]

no its a sway bar. i do have a strut tower brace also.

its weird the knocking doesnt happen going over bumps while i turn. only when im in a straight line.

if i push down on the car with the hood open i here the knock, not as bad as when i drive tho.

 

[Frank S]

Were you able to torque the links to specs? 85 lb-ft, IIRC. Not easy to do without turning the threaded section, unless you have a crowfoot for your torque wrench and an appropiate immobilizer for the stud.

Steeda says to use LocTite Red to keep them from loosening.

You got all that covered, and the bar brackets cinched down (52 lb-ft?), it may be something else, likely those top strut/spring mounts that Mr Ford-Warranty has replaced for so many knock-sufferers.

 

[mattzts]

i didnt use a torque wrench cuz like you said you need to hold that little bolt you ahve to hold down also to get to it. i mean i put a decent amount of weight on it so im sure its to 85 if not more.

i dont know if its the stuts, either way i ordered a whole new suspension so well see.

i have a feeling it may be the bushings arent greased enough. ill grease them more and see. the more i drive i feel like its coming from like the middle in front of my feet.

 

[mattzts]

it was the endlinks. when i got my struts shocks and springs installed the guy told me and tightened it up for free.

 

[Frank S]

it was the endlinks. when i got my struts shocks and springs installed the guy told me and tightened it up for free.

And now it feels gooo-oood! Right?

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Frank S
San Diego CA
USA