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i was lovin my H-Sport until my car decided that she hates it, started sobbing and hasnt stopped

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Default i was lovin my H-Sport until my car decided that she hates it, started sobbing and hasnt stopped

So.. I bought H-sports and the metal links with 10k on them for 250 bucks. That was Sunday and I installed the rear bar that day. I had a great time driving that night with my stock sport front sway. I was really loving it. The next day I started hearing some creaks coming from under the car. Then the same day the car started making popping noises sometimes when the suspension is under tension. Now the car is making all sorts of noises when I go over bumps or take turns slowly. I cant find any pattern as to when it pops or squeeks. The squeeks are almost like a grinding noise. Maybe unlubricated bushings, but I greased the **** out of all the bushings that i could reach-didnt help. The popping noise happens randomly and sometimes a second or two after I finish a turn when there is no tension anymore. It sounds like a plastic bottle popping back into place, but really loud. I think it might be something to do with the subframe.

I spent a good hour under the car today trying to figure out what it could be. The sway bar looks secure and all the bolts seem to be in tight. I really have no idea whats going on. Any ideas are welcome.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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You did get the reinforcement brackets with the sways right?
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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my car creaks coming out of the driveway...but I **know** my poly bushings need lube.so it's normal
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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Default I dont think you can put the rear one in without em.

iirc the brace brackets are what holds the bar
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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they use the OEM holes, so somebody might get away with that... for a little while
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Default Yep you can put them on without, they use the stock mounting holes.

the brakets just go on the other side of the subframe, atleast for the neuspeed i have, iirc
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Did you make sure the ball joints on the end links move freely?
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Default yep, reinforcement brackets are on securely

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Default C'MON-No One's got any ideas?????

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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 04:14 AM
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That sounds like more of a personal problem.
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