Suspension noise, likely a sway bar >>
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Suspension noise, likely a sway bar >>
The noise is a clunk/rattle at low speeds. It's been described here many times by others.
Dealer called and said that my rear suspension noise is from a bad sway bar bushing.
Now, I'm a bit skeptical for a couple of reasons. It has Neuspeed bars (front/rear). It doesn't seem likely that those polyurethane bushings wear out, but maybe the brackets around the bushings are worn?
I also suspect that once they see an aftermarket part, they blame that immediately. I'll know more when I get the car back, hopefully tomorrow.
If I do need to replace the bushings, where can I get these? I'm not sure if it's a 19 or 22 mm sway bar, since they were already on the car when I bought it.
Dealer called and said that my rear suspension noise is from a bad sway bar bushing.
Now, I'm a bit skeptical for a couple of reasons. It has Neuspeed bars (front/rear). It doesn't seem likely that those polyurethane bushings wear out, but maybe the brackets around the bushings are worn?
I also suspect that once they see an aftermarket part, they blame that immediately. I'll know more when I get the car back, hopefully tomorrow.
If I do need to replace the bushings, where can I get these? I'm not sure if it's a 19 or 22 mm sway bar, since they were already on the car when I bought it.
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Of course they'll blame the aftermarket part..>
and they'd be correct to do that. Sounds like an install error from when it was done. Dunno how they'll fix it though as Audi doesn't use anything similar. you'll have to get the 19mm bushings from neuspeed I'd guess..
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It hasn't been a problem until about two months ago...
Before that I had a squeak in low temps.
These parts were on the car when I bought it there a couple of years ago. I could press the issue and try to get them to fix it under the CPO warranty, but I'd prefer these over the OE parts, even if I have to do the repair.
Is it likely that the bushings are the culprit? I'd think they'd be pretty durable.
These parts were on the car when I bought it there a couple of years ago. I could press the issue and try to get them to fix it under the CPO warranty, but I'd prefer these over the OE parts, even if I have to do the repair.
Is it likely that the bushings are the culprit? I'd think they'd be pretty durable.
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unless the bushing is broken and the bar is hitting something....
that's probably not causing it. I bet they looked in their service bullitins and it said "creaking or clunking over slow bumps -> replace sway bar" that's what they did to me and in the process removed my powerflex bushings. I was not happy because I specifically told them NOT to replace the sway bar. most likely it is a wheel bearing, strut mount or bearing, or sway bar end link. all stock parts, but good luck getting them to replace any of them with aftermarket suspension on the car.
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fasTTback, contact Neuspeed as they were great about sending me replacement bushings <edit>
Just give them the diameter of the bar you have. They have also redesigned them (made them larger) so this may also help you.
Also, you might want to consider doing the "grease fittings" mod that I think either Steve or others here have done. They tap a hole in the top of the sway bar mounting strap and attach a zerk grease fitting at at 90 degree angle in addition to "dremeling" a pocket in the bushing to hold the grease (see below for one post...search and you will find a few others). It works similar to what some of the other manufactuers like H-Sport and others do with their sway bar kits. This might keep the bar greased a little longer and allow the bushing to wear better assuming that this is your problem.
BTW, I think the only difference between the Neuspeed and the OEM bar besides the thickness is that the OEM bar has rubber bushings which I would think are just as susceptible to wearing out if not more than the poly bushings you have.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1213035.phtml">clickee</a></li></ul>
Also, you might want to consider doing the "grease fittings" mod that I think either Steve or others here have done. They tap a hole in the top of the sway bar mounting strap and attach a zerk grease fitting at at 90 degree angle in addition to "dremeling" a pocket in the bushing to hold the grease (see below for one post...search and you will find a few others). It works similar to what some of the other manufactuers like H-Sport and others do with their sway bar kits. This might keep the bar greased a little longer and allow the bushing to wear better assuming that this is your problem.
BTW, I think the only difference between the Neuspeed and the OEM bar besides the thickness is that the OEM bar has rubber bushings which I would think are just as susceptible to wearing out if not more than the poly bushings you have.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1213035.phtml">clickee</a></li></ul>
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LOL, no but I've taken it there once ... but only once.
I got it from Williams in Lansing. They've been pretty good to deal with so far. My regular service advisor is out this week and his replacement isn't up to speed on my cars history.
Lesson learned - buy local. AoRH if I were to do it over again.
Lesson learned - buy local. AoRH if I were to do it over again.