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am I the first to break a sway bar link with the Hotchkis rs 4 setup??

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Old 01-13-2009, 06:00 PM
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Default am I the first to break a sway bar link with the Hotchkis rs 4 setup??
I have them set at the stiffest position and have done a couple of track days. They are great, but after a recent (hard) road trip. I noticed a thud when rolling over bumps. Put it on the rack and found the right side broken sway barlink??? Is this going to be problematic?? I ordered a replacement for $40 so no big deal, just wondering if others have had an issue..
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Default did you actually break the link or did you lose the bolt. losing the bolt is pretty common
pics of the broken link?
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Default yep, you recall some dood breaking a left one about 12-16 mos ago?
The dood didn't use the torque specs nor the loctite recommendation iirc. Otherwise, broken rear links are a rarity here.
Dang it Oatz I lubs your "station wagon". :P
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No its broke...it was torqed and loctited also,, I will try to get a pic up later...nm
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Default definitely would like to see a pic. i lost a bolt about a week ago. took me 5 dealers
to find one.

i'm on the softer setting though.
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Let me guess... Stock suspension?
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Default pic...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/33864/broken_link.jpg"></center><p>sorry it took so long, Ive been busy....
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Default What am I missing here, can't see the failure, where it is.
Is the failure on the lower part by teh bushing/insert?
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