Sway Bar Bushing Confusion

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Dec 11, 2016 | 02:44 PM

#41

donbrew

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Originally Posted by Oldblue

FE5 sway bar is 23 mm or .905512 of an inch

FE 1 or FE 3 are 25 mm or .984252 of an inch

Most sway bar bushings from the after market like Energy Suspension are 1 inch so some clearance or slop which could cause noise. My ES polyurethane bushings make noise if I don't keep them greased.

energysuspension.com | Sway Bar Bushings

GMpartsgiant says 24mm and 25mm, I have never miked either one, just quoting parts books

Dec 11, 2016 | 04:48 PM

#42

Oldblue

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I know , just making sure it's clear the FE5 size is not 24 but 23 mm

Dec 15, 2016 | 02:23 PM

#43

Jim's 2009

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My new stock bushings came yesterday from Radley Gm in VA. Under $12 for two,fast shipping and their split for easy installation. Can't wait to get them on and stop the clunk. Broke all the bolts loose the other day but way too cold until Saturday to work on the car.
With the clunk gone I might keep the old girl for another year.

Dec 15, 2016 | 03:26 PM

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whopper

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Don't forget that the split in the bushings are to go to the rear.

Dec 16, 2016 | 10:09 AM

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Jim's 2009

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Originally Posted by whopper

Don't forget that the split in the bushings are to go to the rear.

Thanks, I was wondering about that.

Dec 19, 2016 | 11:20 AM

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Jim's 2009

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Bushings are in and clunk is gone. What a PITA right side took me a 1/2 hour left side took me 1 1/2 hours. No room to work on the left side and I have a pit to work in.