Sway bar problem...
12-29-2005, 08:14 AM
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Sway bar problem...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/63138/sway_bushing_failure.jpg"></center><p>Anyone have any problems where the link connecting the sway bar (in my case the rear H-Sport sway) has failed? The mechanic at the dealer (whom I trust) said the heavier-duty sway is too much for the factory links, and is causing them to twist and fail. You can see from the pic (taken at driver's rear) that the bolt has sheared; don't really know yet the complete condition of the link since the dealer, once seeing the aftermarket bar, wouldn't do anything more, and it was off the rack by the time I got there.
The front bushings seem Ok, but the mechanic said those were failing as well, and it does appear that the link itself might be starting to twist.
So...has anyone had a problem with our stiffer sways causing upstream problems?
TIA
The front bushings seem Ok, but the mechanic said those were failing as well, and it does appear that the link itself might be starting to twist.
So...has anyone had a problem with our stiffer sways causing upstream problems?
TIA
12-29-2005, 08:22 AM
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The aftermarket sway bar manufacturer owes you an explanation
Their product should have been designed to work within the factory mount specs. They should see that photo. Make sure you know exactly and specifically what failed there.
12-29-2005, 08:23 AM
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I know for a fact that loctite was used. Whether or not...
the bolt just sheared, or had the nut come loose THEN sheared, I have no way of telling (at least now). Hoping to get to a shop later today.
12-29-2005, 08:27 AM
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Interesting...
I know a bunch of people switched to different bolts instead of using loctite (or in addition to). Might want to ping Wes about this since I know this happend to him (or something similar)
12-29-2005, 08:39 AM
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Just talked to my shop and they can see me later this morning...
will be interesting to see it in the air, and get a knowledgable opinion as to why this happened.
And as Cellomax suggested, I've shot off an email and pic to H-Sport for their take on this.
And as Cellomax suggested, I've shot off an email and pic to H-Sport for their take on this.
12-29-2005, 08:47 AM
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Honestly to me, it looks like whoever installed it torqued the nut down to much and inflicted shear
stress on the bolt.
I've see this before on a few cars. Usually the thread coming from the sway link was corroded or whatnot . . . . overtorquing will do it too.
Dave
I've see this before on a few cars. Usually the thread coming from the sway link was corroded or whatnot . . . . overtorquing will do it too.
Dave
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12-29-2005, 09:09 AM
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Re: Sway bar problem...
same exact thing happened to my on the passenger side audi claimed i took a turn to fast but i said i had no clue wut they were talking about haha but they refused to touch my car even for that small part kmd tuning had to order the part for me and i put it up on ramps and had it fixed in 5 minutes
rich
rich
