desertguy
New LVC Member
99% of it was due to the sway bar bushings. Sounded like the whole car was falling apart but completely silent now. When I removed the old bushings there appeared to be nothing worn but they were, trust me. (The harden and transmit sound through the chassis.) (The sport version requires the 30mm (or so) bushings avail. on eBaY for 30.00.) In addition I found the upper control arm bushings were worn so replaced both upper arm assemblies with brand new. Very inexpensive and easy. *** One caveat: wait til you have the car lowered on the ground in a normal position before the final tighten on the upper arms in the engine compartment. If you don't they wil be stressed in the wrong position and wear out quickly.
PS The pass. side bushing is kind of a bear. Just remove the bracket thats in the way held by a 10mm headed bolt, pry it aside.
PS The pass. side bushing is kind of a bear. Just remove the bracket thats in the way held by a 10mm headed bolt, pry it aside.