The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-08-2011, 08:31 PM
lsupcar lsupcar is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 198
Registered SVX
Front endlink strut mount hole ?

I have had a front end clunk for many years. Recently, it became apparent the sway bar end links were in need of replacement. I replaced them today, and the hole in both of the strut mounting tabs were oblong, but symetrical side to side. Is this the way they are supposed to be? Or are they supposed to be only a round hole just the size of the end link bolt? If the are supposed to be round, how can I repair the problem? Thanks. I went ahead and mounted the end links as best I could tightening the bolt as best I could in the top most portion of the hole.
I am having trouble loading pictures. I will post this and try to post the pics later.
Bill
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-08-2011, 09:12 PM
lsupcar lsupcar is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 198
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Here are pics.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg subaru front end links 024.JPG (801.5 KB, 99 views)
File Type: jpg subaru front end links 025.JPG (679.8 KB, 91 views)
File Type: jpg subaru front end links 030.JPG (648.1 KB, 86 views)
File Type: jpg subaru front end links 033.JPG (654.9 KB, 94 views)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-08-2011, 10:46 PM
RojoRocket RojoRocket is offline
Old Fogey
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Roseville, Ca
Posts: 1,386
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

You're OK. That's normal.

Glenn
__________________
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Aaron Burke

1993 25th Anniversary Edition #63 of 301. R.I.P. Rojo 7/24/2008 She saved my life!
1997 Ebony Mica Pearl LSI. BLACKBERRY
1998 5-Spd Legacy GT Wagon in Glacier White: NUBURU
2005 Cadillac STS in Sandstorm Metallic: STORMY

Veteran and farthest traveler of 1st SoCal2MuseumsMeet2010.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?RojoRocket
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-09-2011, 04:45 AM
msvx95's Avatar
msvx95 msvx95 is offline
It's just a phase
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 1,786
Send a message via Yahoo to msvx95
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Correct it is an obround hole.
__________________
Matt
1995 Subaru Svx L / AWD
My Locker
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-09-2011, 10:50 AM
lsupcar lsupcar is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 198
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Thanks for the replies. It is good to know that the hole is supposed to be oblong. Seems like a strange design. Do most people do as I did and try and tighten the bolt in the upper part of the hole?
Bill
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-09-2011, 03:55 PM
msvx95's Avatar
msvx95 msvx95 is offline
It's just a phase
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 1,786
Send a message via Yahoo to msvx95
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

From memory I didn't have the option to tighten it on the low end of the slot...it would only fit at the top...not sure why it's slotted then.
__________________
Matt
1995 Subaru Svx L / AWD
My Locker
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-09-2011, 07:52 PM
lsupcar lsupcar is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 198
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

You guys who can confirm it is a oblong hole, did you observe that shape in an old used strut housing, or one that was brand new?
Bill
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-10-2011, 10:15 AM
msvx95's Avatar
msvx95 msvx95 is offline
It's just a phase
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 1,786
Send a message via Yahoo to msvx95
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

The set I removed from the car was original with the car and the ones I replaced them with was used but the same config.
__________________
Matt
1995 Subaru Svx L / AWD
My Locker
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-10-2011, 04:52 PM
oab_au oab_au is offline
Registered User
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Coffs Harb, Australia.
Posts: 5,032
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by msvx95 View Post
From memory I didn't have the option to tighten it on the low end of the slot...it would only fit at the top...not sure why it's slotted then.
Those mounts are slotted so that you can remove any preload that the bar and links have.
You get the car on a level flat floor, loosen both mounts, bounce the car a bit to let the bar center, then tighten both mounts.

Harvey.
__________________
One Arm Bloke.
Tell it like it is!

95 Lsi. Bordeaux Pearl, Aust. RHD.149,000Kls Subaru BBS wheels.
97 Liberty GX Auto sedan. 320,000Kls.
04 Liberty 30R Auto Premium. 92.000kls.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-10-2011, 07:10 PM
lsupcar lsupcar is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 198
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Thanks guys, though I am not sure how I would gain access to the nuts to tighten them with the wheels on and ahte car on the ground. But I have not tried yet, maybe it would be no big deal. If you turn the wheel to full lock, would that change the preload on the bar?
Bill
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-10-2011, 07:15 PM
msvx95's Avatar
msvx95 msvx95 is offline
It's just a phase
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mentor, Ohio
Posts: 1,786
Send a message via Yahoo to msvx95
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Not sure what you are asking, but Harvey I believe is saying...if you have to take the wheel off....remove the end link nut...put wheel back on...bounce the car a few times...remove wheel...tighten nut on link again...put wheel back on.

Is that correct?
__________________
Matt
1995 Subaru Svx L / AWD
My Locker
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 05-10-2011, 07:16 PM
oab_au oab_au is offline
Registered User
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Coffs Harb, Australia.
Posts: 5,032
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by lsupcar View Post
Thanks guys, though I am not sure how I would gain access to the nuts to tighten them with the wheels on and ahte car on the ground. But I have not tried yet, maybe it would be no big deal. If you turn the wheel to full lock, would that change the preload on the bar?Bill
Yes that would raise one side of the bar, and drop the other, to twist the bar.

Harvey.
__________________
One Arm Bloke.
Tell it like it is!

95 Lsi. Bordeaux Pearl, Aust. RHD.149,000Kls Subaru BBS wheels.
97 Liberty GX Auto sedan. 320,000Kls.
04 Liberty 30R Auto Premium. 92.000kls.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 05-10-2011, 07:26 PM
oab_au oab_au is offline
Registered User
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Coffs Harb, Australia.
Posts: 5,032
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by msvx95 View Post
Not sure what you are asking, but Harvey I believe is saying...if you have to take the wheel off....remove the end link nut...put wheel back on...bounce the car a few times...remove wheel...tighten nut on link again...put wheel back on.

Is that correct?
Yes I can see the problem there, you would have to jack the wheel up, to remove the wheel, and that would twiste the bar.
As long as the load is the same, on both sides when you tighten the nuts, so that the bar is in a relaxed state.

Harvey.
__________________
One Arm Bloke.
Tell it like it is!

95 Lsi. Bordeaux Pearl, Aust. RHD.149,000Kls Subaru BBS wheels.
97 Liberty GX Auto sedan. 320,000Kls.
04 Liberty 30R Auto Premium. 92.000kls.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 05-10-2011, 09:03 PM
lsupcar lsupcar is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
Posts: 198
Registered SVX
Re: Front endlink strut mount hole ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by oab_au View Post
Yes I can see the problem there, you would have to jack the wheel up, to remove the wheel, and that would twiste the bar.
As long as the load is the same, on both sides when you tighten the nuts, so that the bar is in a relaxed state.

Harvey.
Yes, that is what I did, with the car in the air, with both wheels off and the suspension in full droop on both sides, placing the bolts in the upper most portion of the slot.
Thanks for all input.
Bill
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:26 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122