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Suspension knock fix?
I have read several threads about knocks coming from the suspension but fortunately my SVX does not suffer from that. However, my recently purchased 93 Legacy did. I replaced all the struts but it did not help. I was ready to tackle the ball joints but someone had suggested greasing the bushings which hold the anti-sway bar to the frame. It worked like magic! No more nasty knocks. I thought I would share this experience which may also apply to the SVX.
Matt
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Hi Matt,
I thinks it's a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I would like to know if anyone else has had this fix work on the SVX. John
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I can confirm a bushing going bad can produce a suspension knock - the bushings are cheap - and it doesn't have to be totally eaten up to make the noise.
what did you use to grease the bushing? Of course, lately my front seals are leaking so the bushings are getting all the "greasing" they can stand |
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The bushings were not eaten up at all, just dry. They were D shaped with the flat part up against the frame. I used bearing grease.
Matt
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another thread revival
I removed and greased my rear sway bar bushings yesterday, with the aim of eliminating an odd, muffled thunk that often occured (note past-tense) when the weight of the car shifted. Didn't notice it on the way into work this morning, so hopefully this is another story of a search here resulting in an easy fix. Thanks.
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I also get a knock from my suspension or so i thought....i looked over at the passenger seat while driving and it jiggled going over bumps causing it to make a knocking noise
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On something like bushings, try using silicone grease vs wheel bearing grease. Wheel bearing grease and rubber won't play well in the long run. The rubber will degrade faster this way. Just a thought.
Ali
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Best bet is to get some polyurthane swaybar bushings from Energy suspensions, and use the grease that comes with the kit. - Jim |
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dcb |
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thunkin
My 92 has that thunk and if the grease thing works I will be very happy, and grateful for all the remedies you SVXers have produced.
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