WARNING: Front end Clunk - Loose Sway Bar Endlinks (please check yours) - Page 24

carguy55 · 12-31-2019, 11:17 AM

10,000 miles later and a bunch of track days and I have not had any issues since using the GM locknut with attached rotating washer and torquing using the crowsfoot method. I wound up torquing the hex driver since the crowsfoot can't move much. Also had a helper since there were 2 wrenches involved. After torquing add some witness marks so you can inspect for any movement. Nut is GM # 11548382

allenrayn · 04-02-2020, 08:23 PM

Hope this helps! Let me know what you guys think.

Disclaimer: I am not a automotive technician, just a guy trying to fix his car

carguy55 · 04-05-2020, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by allenrayn

Hope this helps! Let me know what you guys think. Disclaimer: I am not a automotive technician, just a guy trying to fix his car

That's a pretty good video. Makes it a lot easier if you happen to have it on a lift. You don't need the nord locks if you have the new GM lock nuts

Snakebt6 · 08-31-2020, 11:29 AM

Thinking I have a similar issue. Taking it in Wednesday

njweatherman · 09-01-2020, 07:46 AM

I cannot believe this is still happening on the newer models:((
On my 2018 2SS, both the left and right front bolts came loose.

JonDaddy82 · 12-07-2020, 01:54 PM

Hey guys, ran over this whole thread and must be blind. What's the PN for the Nord-Lock washers I need to buy?

carguy55 · 12-07-2020, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

Hey guys, ran over this whole thread and must be blind. What's the PN for the Nord-Lock washers I need to buy?

Don't need Nord washers with the new nuts GM # 11548382. As shown in post #323 on the right. Get 2 for each side

wakespeak · 04-03-2021, 09:53 PM

Hey all. Have clunking on the track when changing direction through turns. Before, I have found the front strut nuts were loose enough that the camber shifted on turns. The alignment guys didn't (or couldn't due to clearance) get them tight enough. I check them for torque after each track event. Not great at 150 mph. Need blue locktite on those. This time will check the sway bar end links.

Msquared · 07-14-2021, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by carguy55

Don't need Nord washers with the new nuts GM # 11548382. As shown in post #323 on the right. Get 2 for each side

So just to be clear, the nuts should be replaced on both ends of each end link? That is, the nut that attaches the end link to the strut as well the nut that attaches it to the swaybar are both suspect?

kropscamaro16 · 07-14-2021, 10:16 AM

i replaced my old powergrid ones with the spl parts ones if anybody needs a set of used adjustable endlinks lmk!

WhiteMale · 07-14-2021, 02:30 PM

So I understand that the suspension has to be loaded in order to verify this condition, as opposed to jacked up and the wheel hanging? I don't get much noise, minor click that is intermittent but car has a front end push on just about any kind of other than mild cornering that I've been chalking up to this tire and/or the alignment.

Msquared · 07-14-2021, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

So I understand that the suspension has to be loaded in order to verify this condition, as opposed to jacked up and the wheel hanging? I don't get much noise, minor click that is intermittent but car has a front end push on just about any kind of other than mild cornering that I've been chalking up to this tire and/or the alignment.

If your car is pushing (understeering), then the front swaybar is working too well! This isn't your problem.

carguy55 · 07-15-2021, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Msquared

So just to be clear, the nuts should be replaced on both ends of each end link? That is, the nut that attaches the end link to the strut as well the nut that attaches it to the swaybar are both suspect?

That is correct and torque correctly. Also add witness marks after torqueing so you can inspect them quickly for any movement.

cburns18SS · 08-12-2021, 04:31 PM

Just had the same issue. 2018 SS

12-31-2019, 11:17 AM	#323
carguy55 Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,573 View My Garage	10,000 miles later and a bunch of track days and I have not had any issues since using the GM locknut with attached rotating washer and torquing using the crowsfoot method. I wound up torquing the hex driver since the crowsfoot can't move much. Also had a helper since there were 2 wrenches involved. After torquing add some witness marks so you can inspect for any movement. Nut is GM # 11548382 Attached Images Last edited by carguy55; 12-07-2020 at 04:42 PM. Reason: Addded GM p/n for the new nut 11548382

12-07-2020, 01:54 PM	#328
JonDaddy82 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Coupe NFG M6 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Nolensville, TN Posts: 620	Hey guys, ran over this whole thread and must be blind. What's the PN for the Nord-Lock washers I need to buy? __________________ 1989 Forumla 350 WS6 <- High School 2000 Trans Am Firehawk <- After High School 2017 Colorado Z71 <- Daily 2018 ZL1 M6 <- Not Daily

04-03-2021, 09:53 PM	#330
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,420	Hey all. Have clunking on the track when changing direction through turns. Before, I have found the front strut nuts were loose enough that the camber shifted on turns. The alignment guys didn't (or couldn't due to clearance) get them tight enough. I check them for torque after each track event. Not great at 150 mph. Need blue locktite on those. This time will check the sway bar end links. __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

07-14-2021, 10:16 AM	#332
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,138	i replaced my old powergrid ones with the spl parts ones if anybody needs a set of used adjustable endlinks lmk! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

08-31-2020, 11:29 AM	#326
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Thinking I have a similar issue. Taking it in Wednesday

09-01-2020, 07:46 AM	#327
njweatherman Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS, redline edition Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hackettstown, NJ Posts: 209	I cannot believe this is still happening on the newer models:(( On my 2018 2SS, both the left and right front bolts came loose.

07-14-2021, 02:30 PM	#333
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,260	So I understand that the suspension has to be loaded in order to verify this condition, as opposed to jacked up and the wheel hanging? I don't get much noise, minor click that is intermittent but car has a front end push on just about any kind of other than mild cornering that I've been chalking up to this tire and/or the alignment.

08-12-2021, 04:31 PM	#336
cburns18SS Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: May 2020 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6	Just had the same issue. 2018 SS

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