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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:14 AM
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CRZ Driver getting problems

I love going fast and I'm yes.. a crazy driver so to speak. Need to fix them problems so I can feel more assure going through does sharp curves, you know what I mean.

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Everytime I finish making a sharp right turn and when the weight shift back to the center I hear this clunck sound from the front right side of the car . Furthermore, when there's more weight on the right it seems that the same spots sounds like it's vibrating. I get a little annoyed and was wondering if it's the bushings or the struts. My Max is lowerd with Eibach... and I sure hope it's not the cause of it.

Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:17 AM
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on my 91 gxe it did the same thing somewhat. mine would also clunk when i went over my driveway or a bump. the bushings on the front sway bar were bad on my car. also, one of the engine mounts were bad and the mechanic (who wasn't really that good) said the bearings on the strut were bad. we just did the sway bar bushings and the problem was solved. (the bushings on the a arm thingy)
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:36 AM
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I had all my mounts replaced about 8,000 miles ago..so I dont think that's the problem. How much was it to repair the bushings?
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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i'm think it was around 30 something per piece at autozone. I'm checking their site right now so i'll get you an exact price if i can find it.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:43 AM
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well... if i found the correct part it is 7.99 but i'm not sure. one thing to test to see if yours is doing the say thing as mine is to get a rod or a screwdriver, something to pry with, stick it under the sway bar on either of the a-arms and see if the sway bar moves. if it does the bushing thing needs replaced or tightened.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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Sorry man, I have no mechanical knowledge...all I know is a screwdriver and the word help. What do you mean.... "stick it under the sway bar on either of the a-arms"????? Were is the sway bar located? What's an a-arm?
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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um... where the sway bar is mounted to the a-arm, try to push the sway bar up. if it moves at all it will probably need replaced. you'll have to try both side more than likely. i'll go get some pictures of what i'm talking about.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 10:24 AM
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???? Where is this located??? Is the big thing in the front the sway?
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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that picutre is of the very end of the sway bar on the driver's side. you will have to turn your wheel all of the way to the right and kind of peek down there.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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Thanks for all the help man... Do you know all the parts that I need to get? Is it just the bearing? How much does it cost in total to fix the sucker.
Old Sep 3, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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if the sway bar does move up and down you'll have to replace that bolt that holds it on the end. Your best bet is to run to autozone and ask them if they have it. More than likely they will have it and they should know what you're talking about. I forget how much it costs though, sorry.
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