'08 SS stabilizer end links
Recently had struts/shocks replaced on my '08 SS (60k+ miles on it)
Just had new "winter only "tires installed (and in the few snowfall situations for far since i've had them on,driving/traction-wise they are GREAT! IMO :twothumbs: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....I2XL&tab=Sizes While it was in for tires, i asked them to check the front end, since i had a low speed clunk at times. They told me "stabilizer end link on left side worn" and gave a $170'ish estimate for the fix (i'm assuming both sides would get replaced, not sure) My question here ( found a few on eBay, one being GM EOM, the other being "Deezo"or something along those lines for brandname) is this job something a above average mech inclined person can do? (used to be a Chev dealership mech back in the day,) and know which way is tighten'/loosen LOL, and have the tools and garage space and stands etc. Is the bar something that is under tension(on jackstands or not) and something you all think is something i can replace without too much trouble? Anything i should know ahead of time, other than find the part, take it off and install new one(s) I've done the search function thing regarding the part(noises/clunks etc) but did not see anything about replacing them on the DIY side of things. Thanks! :thumb: |
Check out the info on page 2 of https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/clunking-issue-solved-30205/
It has pics and part numbers for MOOG branded replacement parts for the swaybar end-links. The pair I picked up at Shucks/ORiley's came to something in the area of $80 (yup, for a pair). The originals maybe a bit difficult to take off but it isn't that big a job. Give it a go. :) As long as the car is sitting level, they are not under much if any preload tension - I had problems getting the old ones off as the nuts were an interference fit (self-locking), and ended up having to cut two of the nuts with a small dremel cutting wheel. Others have not had similar problems. |
Thanks for the link/info.
Picked up a pair from my local lil franchise auto parts (in stock=$35'ish each and MOOG:thumb:) Had called the Auto Zone in town , just to price/brand comare(was looking for Moog from reccommedations here and prev. experience with "cheapie" parts. Heck AZ did not have any NOR could they GET any! :clappy: I've always said, there's something about dealing with a place where the people behind the counter actually KNOW the stuff they are selling, vs a place where someone just pushes a few computer screen buttons and knowing not much else more. Since i just got the new winter only tires put on, and pretty much have most everything here vehicle-wise ready for winter, the plan is to get the SS in the garage this weekend , pull the wheels off (front for changing out the stab link ends) and putting on some "extra great" product i picked up to protect wheels from brake dust etc etc and overall to keep them cleaner (and protect them over the winter) and if time/energy/desire holds out, get her a good polish/wax and mebbe paint sealant to get her thru the winter. Oh,,, and the guy checked when he pulled the parts,,, the Moog ends DO have zerks . wow , just installing the two stab bar end links will 4x the amount of grease fittings on my car :lol: The auto parts guy also said Chev Trailblazers have something along the same lines(maybe even the same part#?) and people he's heard of those that replaced them on Trailblazers (non Moog=greasable) ended up having the dreaded clunk return in a very short time,,,, word to the wise :twothumbs: |
Originally Posted by whopper
(Post 509636)
- I had problems getting the old ones off as the nuts were an interference fit (self-locking), and ended up having to cut two of the nuts with a small dremel cutting wheel. Others have not had similar problems.
I'll report on how it all goes, if anything to help out those needing to know, in the future, when i get it all done:thumb: |
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