WARNING: Front end Clunk - Loose Sway Bar Endlinks (please check yours) - Page 25

nicktechla · 08-12-2021, 05:33 PM

I did the BMR links on my car, years later, thousands of track miles, canyon driving, still tight.

cburns18SS · 08-12-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by njweatherman

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

Just had to take my 2018 2SS in for the same thing today. After reading this thread I assumed that was the issue. It was

SloCal · 09-29-2023, 07:56 PM

Does anyone know what dealer cost is on this out of warranty?

atx_traveler · 08-20-2025, 09:19 PM

I've tightened my drivers side strut endlink nut twice now and the sound comes back after a few days each time. I'm going to purchase the nut suggested by carguy55, 11548382.

This got me thinking, maybe I'm doing something wrong. Do I need to torque this while the suspension is under load?

Msquared · 08-21-2025, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by atx_traveler

Io I need to torque this while the suspension is under load?

No, this should not be necessary. This is a ball joint stud, and as such it is free to rotate within it's socket in the link. Therefore, it doesn't bind like bonded-rubber axial bushings, so it doesn't matter what ride height the suspension is at when you tighten the nuts.

08-12-2021, 05:33 PM	#337
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09-29-2023, 07:56 PM	#339
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08-20-2025, 09:19 PM	#340
atx_traveler Drives: blue velvet Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 163	I've tightened my drivers side strut endlink nut twice now and the sound comes back after a few days each time. I'm going to purchase the nut suggested by carguy55, 11548382. This got me thinking, maybe I'm doing something wrong. Do I need to torque this while the suspension is under load?

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