Replacing End Links Rear

[Krisekca]

So soon i will replace my endlinks because i think they are making clunking noise ...

anything i should know when replacing them ?
it looks so easy un bolt 2 screws
take it out
and put new one :)

[Gizzmo_jr]

5mm allen to hold the bolt with a 14mm to take the nut off.
I got a clunk lastnight cause i replaced my sway bar, tightend the nut a half turn...no more clunk. It's a common issue, even my stocker got a clunk 6months in.

To replace, there are 4 of the same bolts. 2 on the sway bar, two to ontop the control arm.

[Krisekca]

Could someone please go under car and check how many threads u can see on sway bar links /? u don't need to jack up car ..

i dont have torque wrench ... to tighten to proper spec.

i have only torque socket

[Krisekca]

does any one know what torque i should put on those bolts on new endlinks

[Gizzmo_jr]

Could someone please go under car and check how many threads u can see on sway bar links /? u don't need to jack up car ..
4 like I said and you will have to jack up the car, the weight of the car won't allow you to properly install the end links.


does any one know what torque i should put on those bolts on new endlinks
36-43nm, it will have to be a deep socket.
You still need to use a 5mm allen to hold the socket else you will just spin the assembly, if your lucky right at the end you can torque it and it will hold in place.

[Krisekca]

shit so i need torque wrench ? i have torque socket only ...

u can really saw only threads ? i can see 8-9 :D strange ...
ok i have new endlinks ready for install will do it over weekend

[Gizzmo_jr]

wait you want to know the physical count of threads exposed? why?
The thread length is about a good inch if that helps at all.

[Krisekca]

so i will know how much i should tighten the nut .. :)
thx

[Darkice]

I dont get it i fixed my endlinks replaced to oem and i still hear a clanking metal sound when i go over bumps just on the drivers side any ideas?

[condor888000]

Other mods? Springs, struts, sway bars?

[bluemazda3]

I dont get it i fixed my endlinks replaced to oem and i still hear a clanking metal sound when i go over bumps just on the drivers side any ideas?

trailing arm bushings.. definitely...

[Darkice]

trailing arm bushings.. definitely...

Whats that? Cause it only makes a sounds when something hits on the left sound even the smalest bump on the road

[Darkice]

What if its the strut bushing?

[bluemazda3]

mine made clunking noises even if the road was a little bumpy.. it could be anything.. im just thinking its the trailing arm bushing.. if you dont mind the drive.. take it to jimmy and he will tell you what it is... mine rides like a dream again..

[cwp_sedan]

Check the sway bar bushings and make sure they are ok. One of mine is worn too much and causes a clunk now. Also make sure you tightened the end links properly. I would start there.

[Darkice]

mine made clunking noises even if the road was a little bumpy.. it could be anything.. im just thinking its the trailing arm bushing.. if you dont mind the drive.. take it to jimmy and he will tell you what it is... mine rides like a dream again..

I just remembered about the sway bar bushings totally forgot i had work but il check them later on i wanna buy a new sway bar anyways thanks guys