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08-14-2007, 05:43 PM
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Sway Bar Bushings
Yo yo yo, I just noticed last night that whenever I turn left my SVX makes an awful clunking noise.
Figured it was the tie rods right? Yah, no. My very scrawny friend got under mah ride and checked it out, said they looked fine. Then he mentioned "You totally have no bushing connecting your sway bar." Yeah, it's just kinda hangin out down there. So like, does anyone know how much one would run me, and how easy they are to come by?
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"A car is made to be driven." 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Scratched Silver Metallic 213,000mi "Hey what's that green power light mean?"
"It means we're beating that Porsche." "What Porsche?" "Look behind us." "....Nice..." - actual conversation 
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08-14-2007, 09:48 PM
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 Could any of you good chaps advise me on the cost or procedure for their replacement.Thanking you in advance, nonSTOP-service,Esq.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX,  the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway  Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link
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08-14-2007, 09:54 PM
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Sorry that you are having such a boggle.  Is it the front or the rear anti sway bar that is giving you the difficulty? Your Esteemed Colleague, "Old Tom"
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link Last edited by svxfiles; 08-14-2007 at 09:59 PM.
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#5
08-15-2007, 06:06 AM
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A related thread:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...light=bushings If I had it to do over I'd probably just order 'em from Subaruparts.com, since there's no dealership nearby, but you might be interested in the aftermarket sources referenced above. dcb
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#6
08-15-2007, 07:02 AM
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Hmmm...
I have a similar issue. Whenever I turn left from a stop, or close to it (stop or yield sign) and then accelerate away I have a horrible groaning noise. I thought it could be the bushings at first, but they look ok (passenger might need replacing, but driver side looks great). I'll probably do them anyway because they're cheap and an upgrade... But still don't think it'll fix the problem. The main clue I think is that it only happens when I accelerate, so under load. Leads me to believe something in the drivetrain... any thoughts? I could just be crazy, and maybe its my bushings. But I know just cornering doesn't create a groan, so that is why I think there is a larger issue.
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-Craig 94 LSi 5spd Barcelona Red, 14Xk miles. Full custom exhaust (Stebro cat-back, custom rest of the way forward) 8000K HID kit from Tom (SVXfiles), Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings, Non-Droopy visors, Race Concepts C/D + Dimpled Rotors, Axxis Ultimate pads,SS brake lines, Bontrager Works #009 (or something like that), stripped interior. (up next) Full cage, fuel cell, 327 swap
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08-15-2007, 08:06 AM
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dcb
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#8
08-15-2007, 02:11 PM
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**** son, holla at yo boy a little mo often. Sounds like you got some **** need to be set proper. Check it though, is that sound bumpin from the ass of your ride, or is the rig squakin from the front? Hola back, "Upgreydd" But yeah, it's the front passenger side bushing. Upon closer inspection, we realized the entire sway bar was just hanging loose. Not only was the bushing plain missing, but the bracket had rotted out and broke off. Luckily I made friends with the head at the local Subaru Parts/Service department, so I got the pieces on order. Should be in tomorrow. Bout $12 for the pair. Sorry my last post was so awful, I was kinda... Inebriated.
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"A car is made to be driven." 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L Scratched Silver Metallic 213,000mi "Hey what's that green power light mean?"
"It means we're beating that Porsche." "What Porsche?" "Look behind us." "....Nice..." - actual conversation
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08-15-2007, 08:01 PM
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BOY, Golly, Thats NEVER happened to me.  Actually, rumor has it that JUST SUCH a thing HAS happened to me. I can't for the life of me, remember when.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link Last edited by svxfiles; 08-15-2007 at 08:04 PM.
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#10
08-15-2007, 09:09 PM
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My car is doing the same the thing, how do I check for this ? I'd like to know what I am looking for
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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