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Front swaybar chassis mount GQ

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Front swaybar chassis mount GQ

Post by fnqcairns »

I heard a few clunks yesterday while driving so inspected today. The right hand swaybar at the chassis had pulled through, the nut was inside the top rubber and the top captive washer was missing.

I raised the front 50mm a month ago, is this a typical problem with raised springs or just one of those things. All I have done since the raise is some fairly casual rock hopping a few weeks ago.

thanks fnq
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Post by beretta »

I've had my front swaybar always connected with my lift and haven't had a drama yet, think your washer has maybe worn out with all the dirt and shite it gets exposed to. Haven't had em unbolted and forgot to put the washer back by any chance?
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Post by fnqcairns »

Beretta thanks, yep I think I must have done some thing like you said or didn't tighten it all the way back up and it got hammered through if that is possible.
For a moment I thought I should have fitted an extension with the lift.


cheers fnq
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Post by beretta »

I think anything over 2 or 3" yeah you would get longer links for sure. I would defintely expect that it could get hammered through if not tightened right up. Ah well at least its just a washer dude!
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Post by meiamaro »

Just ditch it, rides better,on and off road.

Ian
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Post by fnqcairns »

Ian thats interesting, I will give what you say a try once I settle into the car more.

cheers fnq
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Post by meiamaro »

i have the"detachable" sway bar on rear,so generaly i leave it
connected on road and disconnected off road.
I feel it rides better disconnected.(even on road)
The only time its not "quite right" is on long bends at
hwy speeds.

Ian.
GQ LWB TD42 Turbo,(ps.water does not compress.)
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