suspension noise
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More or less - but get in there with a screwdriver or short pry bar and lever up on the bar itself next to the bushings - you will see if there is slop there. But I don't see the bushings causing problems with shuddering on braking.
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when my sway bar bushings were shot, you could feel the thumping thru the floorboards - and could easily duplicate the issue at slow speed, by crossing severe speed bumps at an angle so only one wheel hit the bump at a time.
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From: Battle Creek, MI
Well... I'm a bit stumped.
Changed out the swaybar links tonight, been dealing with this noise on the left side for a couple years. Can't seem to place it. Swaybar links are brand new.. still have the noise in bumps and braking. What else is there? The dealership changed struts, steering rack, steering column. All but parts leading to the lower control arm. 50,000 miles. Ideas?
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
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Found a possible answer...
Under warranty, I had the steering rack, front struts, sway bar links changed. Now out of warranty, I am saving up to have the lower control arm bushings changed (Approximately $350, both sides) The noise has joined on the right front. These are literally the only parts not changed that could experience wear and tear. This is the only reason I regret buying and HHR. Once fixed, I'll be happy again.
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Under warranty, I had the steering rack, front struts, sway bar links changed. Now out of warranty, I am saving up to have the lower control arm bushings changed (Approximately $350, both sides) The noise has joined on the right front. These are literally the only parts not changed that could experience wear and tear. This is the only reason I regret buying and HHR. Once fixed, I'll be happy again.
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